Estimator / Contracts Manager

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job description

Estimator / Contracts Manager - Planned Works

Salary up to £65,000 + Electric Car + 23 Days Holiday + Pension

Portsmouth

Blaymires Recruitment is working with a leading Planned Maintenance contractor based near Portsmouth who is looking for an Estimator/Contracts Manager to join the business.

The company undertakes planned maintenance projects for social housing clients in the area surrounding Portsmouth, with projects ranging up to £1M.

They are looking for an Estimator /Contracts Manager to oversee the successful preparation and co-ordination of tender documents leading through to the co-ordination and delivery of projects, from their initial inception through to handover and financial completion. You will undertake the coordination of multiple projects and sub-contractors.

This role would suit an Estimator/ Contracts Manager or Estimator / Quantity Surveyor who has Social Housing, Local Authority or MoD experience.

Responsibilities of the Estimator / Contracts Manager:

1. Creating new business opportunities, developing into tenders, and driving the administration and co-ordination of the projects forward.
2. Preparation of tenders, cost planning and contract documents, including preparation of compiling estimates with the sub-contractors/suppliers.
3. Provide advice on contractual claims/ information requests relating to the tendering process ensuring all completed forms, requests or tenders are returned from sub-contractors/suppliers within a timely manner.
4. Ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with the contract and health and safety regulations.
5. Prepare cash flow reports, valuations, and retention reports for Senior Management.
6. Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project works.
7. Managing the delivery of each project to the agreed level of quality, programme, and budget, updating senior management of any changes that could cause delay with the project.
8. Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials to maximise company profitability.
9. Escorting of sub-contractors/suppliers/visitors on site.
10. Reporting progress of projects at regular intervals, attending pre-start and site meetings, taking minutes/summaries of discussions.
11. Identify, analyse, and develop responses to business risks.
12. Allocation of work to sub-contractors.
13. Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.
14. Measure the value of work done on site.

Requirements of the Estimator / Contracts Manager:

1. You will hold an HNC, HND or degree level in Quantity Surveying or Building.
2. You will have experience of bid management together with an awareness of CDM regulations, HSE and O & M manuals.
3. You will have the ability to understand and manage the scope of works.
4. You will be a confident and articulate communicator with the natural ability to build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
5. You will have experience of drafting and reviewing written communications to deliver specific messages within tight deadlines, with the flexibility and strong time management skills to cope with several jobs running simultaneously.
6. You will be competent in MS Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant tools such as MS Project.
7. You will have an awareness of CDM regulations and H&S.
8. You will have a construction-related technical knowledge and experience.

On Offer for the Estimator / Contracts Manager:

1. Salary up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + 23 Days Holiday + Pension.
2. Ongoing training & development.
3. Annual pay reviews.
4. Friendly and supportive contractor.
5. Retail Discount Scheme.
6. BUPA.
7. Access to Employee Assistance.
8. Christmas & Summer Company Events.