Estimator – Tyto Contracting

Tyto Contracting Ltd is looking for an experienced Estimator who will be responsible for the management of the preconstruction estimating process for allocated tenders.

Based in the Stockton House office, the Estimator will also be required to:

• Ensure any gaps within the supply chain are filled with at least three compliant suppliers and that all current suppliers remain compliant.
• Assist the internal company with commercial enquiries for the redevelopment of their portfolio.
• Receive, log, administer and finally present all enquiries received by Tyto Contracting Ltd to the Director at the tender adjudication meeting prior to returning any submission.

Tyto Contracting Limited is a family-owned Principal Contractor operating across many industry sectors. We have a strong reputation for client and supply chain engagement and for delivering the best value in all that we do.

We take pride in our ISO triple standard accreditation and our ethos to project delivery is through open supporting collaboration within the construction team.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to bid/no bid meeting for tender opportunities.
• Send receipt acknowledgment for all tender enquiries received.
• Log the new tender enquiry, allocate a project number, and set up the project file.
• Arrange and chair the tender launch meeting to be attended by key Tyto Contracting Ltd staff.
• Prepare and distribute the tender programme
• Evaluate each enquiry and report on its suitability for the company.
• Write and manage a tender tracker, ensuring a tender is complete and presented to the Director for final approval prior to its submission date.
• Complete take offs and Scopes of Works if not already issued with enquires.
• Ensure that all works requested are split down into package types and sent to suppliers for pricing.
• Co-ordinate a Risks and Opportunities meeting with the project team and from our supply chain quotations.
• Receive and review all prices submitted, reporting on preferred suppliers in a pre-issue, submission to the Director.
• Arrange a tender adjudication meeting to be attended by all relevant stakeholders.
• On approval submit the final submission of the tender as requested on the initial enquiry.
• Attend any interviews and answer queries as they arise.
• Follow up tender submissions and report any feedback to the Director.
• On award of contract, complete a handover of the project to the Director and project team.
• Assist the construction department with pricing of additional works that arise.

Specialties

• Regularly contribute data for key performance indicators and project benchmarking.
• Collaborate with the Director in the development of the business and its strategic planning.
• Uphold organisational policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed.
• Be responsible for personal professional development.

What We Are Looking For

Reporting to the Director, the ideal candidate will have the ability to run their own estimating and have the desire to progress their experience to include membership of a professional body.

With attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills, on completion of the probation the Estimator will be invited to join the company Work Based Learning and Development Programme to provide support through their own career development.

• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Good commercial awareness, written and verbal communication skills.
• To have a good attention to detail.
• IT skills and the ability to learn new software packages.

Apply

To apply enter your details on the form below, ensuring you attach your CV and complete the Cover Letter field.

Submissions for this vacancy close at 16:00 on Friday 6^th September 2024 or sooner if a suitable applicant is found.

Please note we will be conducting interviews during the weeks commencing 16^th and 30^th September 2024.