Skanska
Assistant Estimator
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DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Infrastructure OU based in Watford in where we are responsible for bringing design build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.
We are looking for an Assistant Estimator to join our Tender Team, where you will play a key role in transforming tender information into competitive and commercially viable cost estimates.
As the Assistant Estimator, you will:
- Assist with the pricing including developing the prelims book, updating the carbon footprint and entering subcontractors into Candy including comparisons and assessments for opportunities and value engineering
- Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.
- Work with a Senior Estimator to prepare the financial elements of the tender.
- Assist with the preparation of BOQs in the estimating package and bid team in any post tender negotiations.
- Assist with the Pricing of preliminaries and reconcile pricing with planning team
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We are looking for:
- Estimating Department Experience
- Develop knowledge of commercial conditions (including NEC) and design process
- Experience of working in an estimating environment.
- Computerised estimating systems and IT skills as appropriate
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
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Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
GENERAL INFORMATION
City/town: Watford
Job field: Construction
Type of contract: Permanent
ID: 6647
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