Estimator - B+K Property Services - Derby

Estimator - B+K Property Services - Derby

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 team, based at RobertWKirklandHouse,AlfretonRoad,DE21 4AG to work 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 and attributes

• 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 Excel.
• Proficient in the use of estimating software, currently Conquest.
• Proficient in the use of measurement software, currently Bluebeam and Kubla Cubed.

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

Bowmer + Kirkland are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR at in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.

We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact the HR Department on in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.

We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and encourage applications from service leavers.