Estimators – we know you're in demand so here's our bid for your interest... 

How does strategic targeting high-impact sectors to focus on real wins sound? Or leveraging our in-house supply chain to de-risk projects through modern methods of construction and integrated design & delivery teams? Join our knowledge-rich Estimating team and advance your career, learning from industry experts whilst working on projects up to £1bn! 

Your Initial Project: Laing O'Rourke has signed a contract to deliver new facilities for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) at Alexander Barracks in Pirbright, Surrey. Reporting to an existing Lead Estimator, you will price packages of work up to £100m for multiple build assets e.g. accommodation, offices, training facilities. To begin, you will join our team in Dartford and likely move to site when things start to mobilise.  

Key Deliverables and Accountabilities 

Take overall responsibility for estimating function on less complex bids   Preparation of prime cost estimates (we use Candy)  Detailed comparison of subcontractors quotations  Implement core process/internal governance throughout the tender process  Client and external consultant liaison   Completion of fully considered tenders at settlement stage   Advise on finalisation matters of risk, qualification and margin Successful post tender negotiations  Training and support for less-experienced team members 

About You: 

Proven track record of pricing build projects over £20m with well-rounded experience from pre-tender submission through to award/handover to delivery team Higher level qualification in relevant discipline e.g. Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying with progression towards professional body membership (RICS, CIOB, ICE, IMechE) preferred Electronic measuring experience Previous site experience outside of estimating in either an Engineering or Commercial role would be held in high regard Ability to obtain BPSS clearance  Prepared to be geographically mobile to suit tender workload 

CVs only tell us so much and so do job adverts. We'd welcome an informal chat via Emma Woodall (Senior Resourcing Advisor) to discuss further – ewoodall@laingorourke.com / 07350368883  

About Us:  

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.  Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want, and we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. 

We offer a competitive remuneration package (base salary + car/travel allowance) with access to PMI; enhanced pension and parental leave schemes; Life/Dental/Critical illness insurance and income protection; 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays; professional development opportunities and more!  

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com  

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