Estimator  Ground Investigation

Job Description

Estimator - Ground Investigation - Leeds (Based in Leeds with travel as required)Salary circa £35k plus benefits (Car, Pension, PMI, Life Assurance)The Company Our client is a long established leader in the UK Geotechnical Sector, with over 50 years of experience, delivering both Ground Investigation and Drill and Grout services from three bases across the country,The Ground Investigation Division provides a broad scope of coverage, capable of completing investigations ranging from single house foundation investigations, to nationally significant capital and infrastructure schemes such as HS2, Crossrail and Thames Tideway. Some of the available techniques include: Cable Percussive boring to 100m, Rotary Coring and Open holing to 150m, Dynamic Sampling, Dynamic Probing, Trial PittingThe Role The ideal candidate will be an experienced Estimator from a Ground Investigation background. The successful candidate will be part of the busy Bid Team to assist the company’s clients to add value to projects with the timely return of competitive proposals, and continuing to build networks with clients, subcontractors and contacts, to allow a pipeline of achievable and profitable work to be secured for the company.Role Responsibilities Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and regional business units.Review information received from clients and assess requirements for further information to be able to supply a coherent bid. Challenge specification requirements where needed.Understand tender return requirements and liaise with other departments to complete and return them to the highest standard possible and within the timescale required.Look for opportunities to add value to all tenders and innovative solutions for clients.Undertake site visits.Discuss site investigation requirements with clients and provide alternative proposals where they are possible.Price tenders in line with the regional strategies and pipeline requirements.Assist with the production of bid documentation including methodologies and risk assessments.Complete the required internal pricing documents and follow sign off procedures dependent on contract risk and value.Ensure communication with clients throughout the bid process and manage their expectations.Ensure a full understanding of the project specific risks and opportunities is confirmed.Undertake tender hand-overs with internal commercial and operational teams as requiredMaintain databases used in the estimating department.Essential Skills & Requirements: Candidates should be Degree qualified in geology or related subject, with an excellent understanding of key standard forms of contract (ICC, ICE, NEC) and specifications and of the main Ground Engineering Processes, Techniques and Plant.Proficient user of excel and other Microsoft packages.Good inter-personal skills and communication, with an eye for detail but also able to assimilate large quantities of information in short time periods.Must hold valid Full UK Driving licence.The PackageSalary circa £35k plus benefits (Car, Pension, PMI, Life Assurance)Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Required skills

Drilling

Ground Investigation

Groundworks

Estimator

HS2

Keyskills :
Drilling Ground Investigation Groundwks Estimat HS2