Senior Estimator

About The RoleIn order to facilitate the requirement for 50 gigawatts of renewable energy to be online by 2030, the electricity transmission market will see unprecedented growth.ForMorrison Energy Servicesthis means there are many high voltage overhead line and substation projects coming to market, both new build and upgrading of existing infrastructure. To meet this demand, our business needs to grow across the board and specifically within our bidding department.We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SeniorEstimatorto join our growing team. Previous experience in the electricity transmission industry is not required. In this role you will beworking on tenders for HV substation works (M+E and civils),responsible for successfully securing new contracts for the business to deliver.As Senior Estimator your duties & responsibilities will be:Mentoring other estimators within the departmentProviding the line managementfunction for estimatorsUnderstanding the contents of the tender documentation (tender timescales, expected submission documents/responses, contract information, project scope, site & works information)Project risk identificationAssisting the bids manager in the preparation of the kick off meeting and bids programmeWorking with procurement and commercial departments to prepare supply chain request for quotation information packsEnsuring the project solution is understood as it is built up during the tender phase, and challenging it where necessaryPrepare for and chair meetings to identify project risks and discuss required project management levels with internal stakeholdersAnalysis of supply chain quotations, benchmarking of project costs and testing of proposed productivity ratesPreparation of the tender price in Microsoft Excel using supply chain quotations and applying internal plant and people rates to programmes of work / activity schedulesPrepare for and chair tender price review meetings with senior management and other internal stakeholdersPrepare the client pricing documents for submission (including required risk / contractual information)Where required, assist in the preparation and delivery of post-submission presentations to the client and/or attend negotiation meetingsSave, document and organise important tender pricing communications/information as per the tender folder structureEstablish and maintain professional/effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersPrepare and chair pricing handover meetings on successful bidsIdentify, communicate and implement ideas for continual improvement within the tender processWork within company policies and proceduresCarry out any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and client requirementsSkills & Knowledge RequirementsMinimum 3 years previous experience in an infrastructure estimating role (essential) or substation estimating role (desirable)Mathematical competenceGood Microsoft Excel skillsCompetent in other standard Microsoft softwareConfident in written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders including with senior rolesBasic understanding of engineering/construction technology and terminologyAbility to read and understand engineering specifications and drawingsBasic understanding of contractual terminologyMathematics and English GCSE or equivalentAbility to work under pressure and to strict deadlinesFlexibility in terms of working hoursAdditional InformationThis is a hybrid role and will require 2/3 days working from our Annesley office in Nottinghamshire.What's in it for you?26 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holidayAnnual bonusPension schemeLife AssuranceCompany carAbout The CompanyM Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued
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