Principal Estimator

Location options: Dartford, Birmingham, London or South East England
Who is Laing O'Rourke?
With a heritage spanning over 160 years, Laing O'Rourke is an internationally-focused engineering enterprise with world-class capabilities. We operate an integrated business model comprising the full range of engineering, construction and asset management services delivering single-source solutions for some of the world's most prestigious public and private organisations.
Committed to a sustainable future, Laing O'Rourke is re-thinking the way the built environment is designed, delivered and operates - collaborating with world-leading industry and academic partners, bringing innovative new solutions, ensuring the most efficient long-term engineering solutions.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Principal Estimator to join the team based in either: our Dartford Head office, Birmingham, Central London or South East where you will be managing tenders for Infrastructure projects.
Do you hold previous New Energy or Rail experience? Do you hold experience of managing a team of Estimator previously? Are you open to a new an exciting challenge to give your career and fresh start? If so, this role may just what you are seeking...
What are the Key Deliverables?
Deputise for Estimating Leader when necessary
Estimating function on large / complex projects
Implementation of core process/internal governance throughout the tender process
Providing leadership for small teams of estimators on large-scale projects
Team Leader in prime cost evaluation
Providing estimating staff with guidance on their job responsibilities
Provision of general support information to estimators
Liaison with clients and external consultants
Initial appraisal of bid documentation and establishment of appropriate bid strategies with Bid Managers/ Sector Leader from earliest possible stage.
Preparation of major prime cost estimates
Commercial Analysis of subcontractors quotations
Ensuring all bids are subject to proper adjudication
Successful post tender negotiations
Ensure consistent preparation and compliance of the mandatory 'Executive Dashboards' and 'EFA' sheets for all bids
Provide robust and structured training of assistant and trainee estimating grades
Advise on finalisation matters of risk, qualification and margin
Provide estimating support in pre-bid submissions/pre-qualification documents for large-scale/ complex projects
What Qualifications are required?
Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering and demonstration of relevant experience
What experience is required?
Previous site experience outside of Estimating Role in either an Engineering or Commercial Role
Previous experience of leading a team of estimators across the bid process
Ability to influence and develop winning strategies for tenders.
Excellent all round experience of estimating procedures through the life of an estimate, through until submission, post tender procedure, award and handover to the delivery team.
Can lead / manage the quantification from drawings
Ability to lead complex/multi trade tenders through the settlement process
Previous experience of managing tenders across several sectors / work types
Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
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