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 Laing O'Rourke's in-house supply chain to de-risk projects through modern methods of construction and integrated design & delivery teams? Advance your career within our knowledge-rich Estimating team, 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 the team in Dartford and likely move to site when things start to mobilise in the new year.  

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 at Laing O'Rourke, 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 harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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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