JSM Group
Civils Estimator
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THE COMPANY
Established in 1998, JSM Group designs and installs the power networks, digital infrastructure and specialist systems that critical industries run on, from high-power grid connections and data centres to renewable energy. Our turnkey teams deliver complex infrastructure at speed, on time, and with reduced legislative, technical and commercial risk.
THE TEAM
Join the Power Operations team at JSM Group Services Ltd., a leading provider of integrated utility infrastructure solutions. Our combination of end-to-end technical expertise, decades of industry experience, and unlimited fresh thinking makes us a trusted partner for the delivery of next-generation connectivity in energy and communications across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Our Power team delivers high-value electrical infrastructure projects for some of the most demanding clients in the sector – from hyperscale data centre operators to major industrial and grid clients. We are building a team of exceptional project management professionals who can drive complex programmes from award through to energisation, and we want people who take real ownership of their projects.
SCOPE OF ROLE
The Estimator is responsible for the timely production of detailed pricing of HV & EHV civil & cable installations up to 132kV generally in the public highway from client scope and specifications. This will require the compilation of accurate estimates from mainly first principle methods for multi-discipline works, including labour, plant, equipment, materials and sub-contract requirements during tendering and bidding.
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General Duties
- Review tender documents, interpret requirements and work with colleagues to develop the bid strategy.
- Identify and anticipate potential risks.
- Liaise with street works department (providing route details) to obtain Gazetteer information & Local Authority restrictions.
- Liaise with procurement to obtain aggregate, asphalt, concrete, plastic product, and subcontractor pricing.
- Prepare bespoke and/or Excel cost models from first principles for use when estimating, budgeting, and forecasting. Keep cost models up to date with current rates from labour, subcontract, plant and material resources. Liaise with the Project and Delivery Managers to determine outputs, programme, resource, approach to pricing of schemes including site surveys if or where required.
- Tender submissions to include preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders, prepare subcontract tender enquiries and evaluate subcontract responses.
- Final bid review and sign-off with Divisional Director / Senior Managers before submission of bid.
- All pre- and post-tender commercial activities, including attending post-tender reviews and/or BAFO meetings.
- Tender handover for successful tender to delivery team & QS as part of Project Pre-Start meeting, provide detailed build up to rates and pricing.
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How You'll Succeed
Skills – Essential
- Utilities experience (Electric/Gas/Water/Telecoms).
- Good knowledge of NRSWA / SROH.
- Good knowledge of civil engineering, in particular utility contracting.
- Good financial and numeracy management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
- Computer literate with MS Excel & Word; MS Project also preferred but not essential.
- Trustworthiness and discretion when handling confidential information.
Qualifications
- Degree or HNC in estimating or equivalent, or a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar position.
- Competent in the use of MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Office Outlook.
- Previous experience in the utilities sector.
OUR VISION
To be the most trusted utility infrastructure provider, delivering sustainable, efficient networks — and an employer of choice.
OUR VALUES
Integrity · Respect · Continuous Improvement · Responsibility · Diversity & Inclusiveness · Unity
Equal Opportunity Statement
JSM Group Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on any protected ground, and we value the differences people bring. We operate a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination, abuse or harassment.
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