Job Description

Role:

Bid Estimator

Job Type:

Full Time / Permanent

Division:

Charles Brand Limited

Location:

Belfast

Company Overview

Charles Brand Ltd is part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group (320m turnover business) providing specialist contracting services across the globe.
Originated in 1829 Charles Brand had a strong track record in Tunnelling, Railway, Marine and Civils sectors having completed projects at London Underground, Ben Crom Dam at Silent Valley, M1 Motorway at Grosvenor Road and multiple Flood Defence Schemes, Ports and Water Treatment Plants creating a strong brand in the UK, Ireland and Internationally.

The division you will be working in will be Charles Brand Utilities, our work involves delivering large scale infrastructure projects and frameworks within the utilities sectors including, Power, Grid Support, FTTH/Fibre Networks, Water & Gas. The utilities division are NERS registered company within the ICP IDNO marketplace.

Our portfolio includes design management and execution of design and build contracts. The scope of projects includes enabling works, proving of existing infrastructure, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of utilities infrastructure including Power Distributions & Transmission, Power Grid Support, Telecoms/Fibre Networks, Data Centres, Water, Gas, & Hydrogen. For more information, please refer to our website: Better Ideas for a Brighter World | Charles Brand

Role Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join Charles Brand to deliver the business growth plans.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a complete professional and efficient estimating service for all projects tendered by Charles Brand Utilities, ensuring that contracts are won to meet the overall business and financial objectives of the Company.

This role would suit someone who has a proven record in this field and wishes to develop with a successful growing business. The ideal candidate would have a strong presence and understanding of the civils & utilities sectors.

What you will do

The following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive:

Implement the strategy and systems of the Company, ensuring tenders are undertaken and prepared to the high-quality standards that the Company reputation demands. Responsible for all aspects of the tender compilation. Ensure all requirements of tender documentation are identified and included in tender cost. Resolution of all commercial issues and queries in consultation with Designers, Clients Representative, Sub- Contractors, and Suppliers as relevant. Carry out tender evaluations highlighting any pricing anomalies, exclusions, additions, specification qualifications or changes, provisional sum allowances, fixed price adjustments, risk considerations, contingencies. Participate in and advise on value engineering workshops identifying areas of potential cost improvement, researching and reporting on alternative solutions for materials and components. Prepare cash flows as part of tender review. Provide a professional approach to every stage of the tender process. Produce a program to monitor the progress of the tender and key dates within the formulation of the bid. Ensure that every aspect of the bid is evaluated from the first principles. Check and confirm that the quantities being used are correct, ensure that a comprehensive pricing document is prepared for compilation of the tender project cost. Demonstrate that in terms of method, engineering, and buildability every aspect of the tender has been produced accurately and reflects the true cost of labour, plant, and materials, for both direct and in-direct costs. Work and liaise closely with other members of the team, including Delivery Managers, Commercial Managers, Planners, Quality and Safety departments in the preparations of tenders, ensuring the highest level of quality in the tender submission. Preparation of the tender submission to the exact requirements of the client and ensure the tender is submitted within the deadlines specified. Presentation of the components of the tender to Senior Management in the Tender Review to allow the tender to be signed off prior to submission. Attend site visits and attend tender meetings to represent the Company, liaise with clients throughout the process. Review all tender submissions including unsuccessful bids, ensuring that any problems are identified, and solutions proposed and implemented. Where applicable, work alongside Joint Venture partners ensuring a professional estimating service is provided, which meets the Company's requirements. Carrying out take-off and preparing Cost Plans Any other responsibilities as required by the job function, ensuring the efficient and profitable operation of the business.

What you will bring

As an experienced professional, it is essential to have:

Minimum of 2 years Civil Engineering Estimating experience. Demonstrated record in successful bid awards. In-depth knowledge of regional supply chains, competitors, and markets. Engineering or quantity surveying experience gained within civil engineering, with strong numeric ability and up to date knowledge of all relevant standard methods of measurement. Thorough understanding of all stages of tender processes for civil engineering contracts in the public and private sectors and awareness of standard conditions of contract. Excellent and proven analytical and commercial ability Good awareness and knowledge of forms of contract and methods of measurement Strong IT skills covering Microsoft Word and Excel, and understanding of Estimating Software, Microsoft Project are preferable. Awareness of risk management issues and retaining focus in all tenders of the capability of the group to profitably deliver projects tendered for. Fully flexible regarding travel, prepared to travel to site locations.
It would be preferred for the candidate to have experience of the utilities sectors, including but not limited to:

Distribution power & grid support for generation, PV, BESS, others. Construction of Distribution Network Substations including HV/LV switchgear/infrastructure. Utility, cable/duct/pipe and ancillary equipment installation. Carbon reduction systems (Industrial & domestic).

Key Competencies

As well as the above criteria, the successful candidate should possess the following key competencies.

Attention to Detail

- thoroughness, and accuracy in preparation of tender documentation.

Writing and Presenting

- clear, efficient use of language, ensuring high quality professional submissions.

Motivated Self-Starter

- enthusiastic and driven to succeed.

Collaboration

- willing to help colleagues and able to build relationships with operational colleagues to get support when needed.

Meeting Deadlines

- prioritise and organise work within timelines, allowing time for review and quality checks

Communication -

be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, with confidence to approach those at all levels appropriately.

How we will reward you

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, as well as other core benefits detailed below. At Charles Brand Ltd we strive to be a great place to work. We have a wide range of support, lifestyle and development programs designed to help our employees balance work/life priorities.

Our Core Benefits include:

Discretionary Bonus Scheme Generous annual leave allowance, increasing by one day in each of your first five years Ability to purchase additional annual leave each year Contributory pension scheme - through Salary Sacrifice (before tax) Health Cash Plan -including optical, dental and physiotherapy to name a few Private Medical Insurance Paid Volunteer Day - to use for your choice of volunteering activity Discounted Gym Membership and use of our private Company gym at head office in Belfast Discounts at multiple high street and online stores and restaurants Employee Assistance Program - including access to counselling sessions, 24/7 GP access, legal advice and general advice helplines Fully supported learning and development opportunities Company Sick Pay Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Recognition awards including length of service and Company values

Your application

At LSCG, we want everyone to feel welcome. That's why we want you to know that we'll work with you to make the application process as smooth as possible. So please just let us know if you need any adjustment or support - we'll do whatever we can to help.

To apply for this post please submit your CV. We wish you every success in your application.

LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER

Closing Date - 30th June 2025, 12noon

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Gym membership Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CB/BE/0625