Trainee EstimatorPower Networks, Transmission & DistributionNottingham NG15Permanent£35,000 to £52,500 plus Car plus benefitsJob Ref: J200060This is a hybrid role and will require 2/3 days working from our Annesley office in Nottinghamshire.We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Estimator to join our growing preconstruction team. Previous experience in the electricity transmission industry is not required. You will be based in a supportive team environment with other estimators, as well as Bid Managers, Project Development Managers and Pre Contract Construction Managers. In this role you will be working on tenders, responsible for successfully pricing and securing new contracts for the business to deliver.Your skills and experience will be:Minimum 3 years previous experience in an infrastructure estimating role (essential) or overhead line estimating role (desirable) Mathematical competenceGood Microsoft Excel skillsCompetent in other standard Microsoft softwareConfident in written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholdersBasic understanding of engineering/construction technology and terminologyAbility to read and understand engineering specifications and drawingsBasic understanding of contractual terminologyMathematics and English GCSE or equivalentAbility to work under pressure and to strict deadlinesFlexibility in terms of working hoursFull UK Driving LicenseYour duties & responsibilities will be:Understanding the contents of the tender documentation (tender timescales, expected submission documents/responses, contract information, project scope, site & works information)Project risk identificationAssisting the bids manager in the preparation of the kick off meeting and bids programmeWorking with procurement and commercial departments to prepare supply chain request for quotation information packsEnsuring the project solution is understood as it is built up during the tender phase, and challenging it where necessaryPrepare for and chair meetings to identify project risks and discuss required project management levels with internal stakeholdersAnalysis of supply chain quotations, benchmarking of project costs and testing of proposed productivity ratesPreparation of the tender price in Microsoft Excel using supply chain quotations and applying internal plant and people rates to programmes of work / activity schedulesWould suit a Commercial Engineer, M&E Engineer, Tendering Engineer, Proposals Manager, Trainee Quantity SurveyorTo apply speak to Cindy AndersonWe also have roles in Project Engineering, Site Management, Operations Management, Site Engineering, Design, Health and Safety and Compliance
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Shorterm Group
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 17 hours
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG15 0AR, England
£20,000 - £24,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Trainee Estimator position is available at Power Networks in Nottingham, offering a salary range of £35,000 to £52,500 plus a car and benefits.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of previous experience in an infrastructure estimating role, with experience in overhead line estimating being desirable.
- This hybrid role requires 2 to 3 days of work from the Annesley office and involves working on tenders to price and secure new contracts.
- The ideal candidate should possess strong mathematical competence, good Microsoft Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Responsibilities include understanding tender documentation, project risk identification, and preparing tender prices using supply chain quotations.
