Assistant Estimator

Reporting to the Estimating Manager you will support a team of seven Estimators in the collation of tender information and sub-contractor enquiries. General

• Dealing with daily correspondence and providing administrative support
• Maintain and update subcontractor database.
• Contacting and obtaining quotations for materials and subcontract packages.
• Maintain and update Estimating folders and liaise with other departments on functional issues.
• Liaise with other Pre/Post Construction Departments.
Pre Tender and Tender Period
• Filing tender documents within Viewpoint system
• Review tender documentation for completeness and provide input to the tender clarification/ query process
• Work with Estimator to prepare the bid list in Conquest or excel ready for sending out
• Input Bills of Quantities into Conquest
• Compile enquiry schedules and seek input/ recommendations from relevant operations/ delivery team personnel
• Liaise with key sub-contractors to assess their appetite for pricing the works
• On receipt of bid ensure Estimating have all the relative documents and correspondence
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake accurate quantification/ measurement from drawings and specifications
• Prepare copies of tender deliverables
• Send out all sub-contractor enquiries
• Monitor all returns on a daily basis and chase up quotations and identify areas of concern/gaps within the subs list
• Update subs lists on a daily basis and highlight any gaps in trade returns
• Print out all quotations and file
• Insert sub contract quotations into Conquest or excel for comparison
• Assist Estimator with preparing sign off documents
• Attend internal and external client meetings as well as site visits
• Present enquiry schedule information at internal meetings
• Have the ability to work on multiple tenders/ budget costs at any one time, Ensure all sub contracts returns and lists are up to date.
• File all correspondence in the relevant network locations.
• Assisting in preparing handover documents.
• Assist in post tender negotiations with clients, sub contractors and suppliers.
  
  Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages., Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A good team player.
• Able to meet deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Good organisation skills.
• Use of Digital Management Systems
• Being proactive and offer alternative/more efficient solutions.
• Work in a neat and organised manner.
Desirable
• Experience in the use of Viewpoint Platform.
• Experience on Computerised Estimating E.g. Conquest.
• Previous experience in an Estimating Environment.
• Higher Education in a construction subject.
  
  McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.
  
  What's in it for you?
At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:
• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance