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Job description

To prepare the accurate assessment of the nett costs in compliance with the project documents and or employers requirements. To prepare an accurate assessment of any other costs that may be incurred during the completion of the contract which includes, but is not limited to site management and preliminaries costs, council fees, specialist requirements etc. The Job Holder will also prepare tender documentation for submission to potential clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of enquiry and tender documents.
• Sourcing and assessing supplier and sub contract quotations and, wherever possible, at the most advantageous terms to the Company and in compliance with any specific contract requirements.
• Preparation of accurate Bills of Quantities from drawings, specifications and schedule of finishes.
• The preparation of an analytical estimate from first principles and where necessary as a check against subcontract quotations.
• Review and comment on design options and report findings and recommendations on cost, quality and availability during the tender adjudication meeting.
• Calculation of site management and preliminary costs.
• Arrange and when necessary, chair tender adjudication meetings including preparing the relevant documentation and ensuring that any actions are completed and incorporated within the final submission.
• Monitor and oversee the compilation of tender submission documents which may be prepared by others.
• Prepare tender submission.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A proven track record in estimating fit-out projects including bespoke joinery manufacture.
• The ability to work from ‘first principles’.
• Negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Management skills.
• A proactive and organised approach with the ability to work to strict deadlines in a fast and dynamic environment.
• IT skills including experience in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook.