Senior Tender Estimator

Overview

Hutcheon Mearns has been engaged to source a Senior Tender Estimator for a highly successful, international business with a very significant UK presence. This business has a "Go Green" attitude, continuously looking to make their customers operations more sustainable through reducing both carbon footprint and costs. Providing a range of innovative services in the energy space, our client is a world-leader in its field and is a sizeable, profitable and international business which has an ambitious growth strategy and a true focus on people.

The Opportunity

As Tender Estimator you will be a key member of the Finance Department and will support the Commercial Team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates in accordance with standard company and Client requirements
• Develop commercial qualifications in support of tender to minimise risk & maximise opportunities
• Deliver tender documentation and investment analysis for commercial decision making
• Review, evaluate and complete client provided Commercial/Remuneration Exhibits
• Produce Cost Plans and Cash Flow Forecasts for applicable tenders
• Provide input to CRM system in form of costing and selling price for the ongoing tenders
• Organise and run relevant cost review meetings as required during the tender period
• Provide and present cost/pricing basis at Tender boards
• Support in developing project risks & opportunities at tender stage
• Provide costing support and monitor cost impacts during bid clarifications and negotiation meetings
• Gather experience figures and maintain the Benchmark Database
• Conduct handover with project team and follow up/support during project execution to ensure feedback & capture of lessons learnt

Background and Experience

• Experience of delivering Tender Estimates on various types (PS, LS, TCE) and size of projects
• Advanced MS Excel competence is essential
• Degree qualified in Finance or Business Studies is preferable
• Subsea experience is beneficial
• Experience/background from project controls is an advantage
• Able to demonstrate financial competence and commercial/contractual knowledge

Personal qualities

• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Able to deliver high quality outcomes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Self motivated with a can-do attitude
• Commercial and contractual mindset
• Good communication and organisational skills

What's On Offer

• Competitive terms
• Fun and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to develop in a safe environment
• Exciting, challenging and rewarding work environment
• Flexible, hybrid working

Next Steps

To apply, please send a detailed CV. Or for a confidential discussion please contact Jane Grant on . Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.