Job Description

The Opportunity



Responsibility for the preparation and submission of tenders, under a variety of forms of procurement.



Working as part of a team with the objective of securing profitable future workload for the business. Utilise construction knowledge and commercial experience in conjunction with other members of the bid team to ensure competitive bids. Risk and Value management during the tender period. Preparation of budgets and cost plans.

Responsibilities

Appraisal of tender documents. Preparation of material and sub-contract enquiries including selection of prospective subcontractors. Attending strategy/opportunity meetings with project team. Visit site to identify site specific risks. Contribute to the design development process and attend design team meetings. Preparing tender Bills of Quantities. Preparation of analytical cost estimates including preliminaries. Prepare budgets and cost plans. Adjudication and comparison of sub-contractor quotations. Initiate technical queries and ensure design sufficiently developed to ensure accurate costings. Risk management throughout the tender period and preparation of the tender Risk Register. Value engineering throughout the design phase of design and build projects. Presentation of the tender to senior management at tender settlement meetings including the highlighting major commercial issues. Completion of tender documentation and submission of the tender. Ensure a smooth handover of the project to the site team. To support and be familiar with own role and responsibility in respect of Business Continuity Planning. Ensuring that team members are also aware of the plans and communicates same.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

Appropriate Construction related - HND/Degree or similar (essential). Competent use of Microsoft packages e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook (essential). Extensive experience of analytical building estimating in all sectors but to include industrial, commercial, education and health, on projects up to 20m (essential). All forms of contract including traditional, partnering, design & build 2 stage tenders and frameworks (essential). Experience of using Conquest estimating software (essential). Well developed Technical Construction Knowledge (essential). Knowledge of Building Regulations and other industry standards (essential). Develop personal skills and capability through on-going training, experience, and mentoring. Awareness of BIM. Cost Planning. Viewing / interrogating 3D design models (desirable).

Person

Sound technical and commercial abilities incl. strong numerical skills. Risk awareness. Ability to work as a team member, or on own initiative. Commitment. Ability to communicate effectively. Attention to detail. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Having a professional approach to work. Having a flexible attitude to people. Presentation skills. Ability to plan and organise. Creative and innovative approach to problem solving. Ability to lead and develop others.

What we will need from you

Will be personable with good communication skills Knowledge of commissioning within the waste water sector Good computer skills Willing to travel Pro-active/can do attitude Professional qualification is desirable SMSTS safety qualification CSCS card

What we can offer you

Competitive salary Car allowance 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday) Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover) Life Assurance Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8% 2 days volunteering opportunities Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role) Employee Assistance Programme Professional membership fees Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: + Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner) + Dental Insurance
+ Travel insurance
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attraction

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application, We have now achieved our IiD status and it is valid until 2025.

We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

We look forward to receiving your application!