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Overview

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire

Department

Construction

Job Description.

Based in our Cheadle office, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing detailed and competitive tenders and delivering these against specific deadlines.

The job holder will be required to work with the commercial team to produce estimates and cost plans on projects ranging in value from £50k to £10m and will assist in all aspects of work winning relating to the project.

The candidate should have experience of pre and post-tender negotiations with clients and key stakeholders.

Regular co-operation with planners, design managers, contract managers, consultants and our suppliers to offer innovative solutions and tender proposals.

Key Responsibilities.

• Management of enquiries to supply chain using estimating software and email
• Preparation, collection and analysis of tenders to facilitate supply chain comparisons and reconciliations.
• Site visits to assess logistical and technical constraints.
• The abstraction of details from tender documents for internal reporting.
• Preparation of prime cost estimates.
• Meet clients and represent the company
• Management of Eque2 software and estimating processes.
• Monitoring and recording cost data.
• Ensure proper records are kept. Ensure compliance with the company’s internal management systems.

Technical Capabilities.

• Expert in civil engineering and construction quantification using specialist software.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of the resources required to prepare an estimate.
• Detailed understanding of civil engineering and construction techniques.
• An awareness of the health and safety implications of different construction methods.
• Knowledge of construction contract formation
• Contribute and produce a contractor’s proposal document
• Expert knowledge of MS Excel and Word.
• Preparation of estimates using a specialist software package.

Required Skills & Experience.

• Minimum of ONC/D in Construction or civil engineering related discipline
• Computer proficiency – Advanced.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Team player

Package.

• Annual Leave – 22 days plus BH
• Company phone
• Car allowance

A consistently high performing Company, ACS’ growth is due to a strong order book and pipeline in a number of new emerging sectors. Holding a range of accreditations, including the prestigious Investors in People Gold award, ACS is committed to training and developing our staff.

Quality, safety, customer satisfaction and professionalism are important core values that the company is built on. This is a great opportunity to join an ever-growing company.

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Our Services.

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