Estimator – B+K Property Services

About Bowmer + Kirkland:

Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme – something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Estimator to join our B+K Property Services, based at Robert W Kirkland House, Alfreton Road, DE21 4AG to an existing team alongside our Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors.

This is a full-time permanent role.

Duties of the Role:

• Commercial lead on competitive and negotiated bids.
• Produce internal cost plans to enable understanding of net cost position, as well as external cost submissions for tender submissions.
• Management of tender documentation.
• Compliance with Group Management Systems.
• Produce and manage subcontractor schedule
• Instigate, monitor and manage bills of quantities production.
• Investigate, identify and present risks and opportunities.
• Produce package enquiry documents and send out market enquiries
• Undertake trade package analysis and make recommendations.
• Presentation of cost summary at tender settlement meeting.
• Completion of relevant sections of the submission – Form of Tender, Clarifications etc.
• Work closely with Design Managers to understand gaps in design information that require pricing and also to identify and evaluate Value Engineering opportunities.
• Successfully submitting a tender on time and to the satisfaction of the Directors

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience in Conquest, pricing projects up to the value of 10m
• Relevant Honours Degree or equivalent
• Proven track record of delivering in this role.
• Considerable industry experience.
• Successful in winning bids.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales and deadlines.
• Methodical approach to work, with a keenness for detail.
• Ability to work autonomously or within a team.
• A strong understanding of the Microsoft Office software suite, with particular regard to Exel.
• Proficient in the use of estimating software, currently Conquest.
• Proficient in the use of measurement software, currently Bluebeam and Kubla Cubed.
• Good communication skills.

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)
• Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period)
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Training & Development Opportunities