Assistant Estimator
13 hours ago
Andover
Job description: About The Role Join CCS & Help Shape the Future of Renewable Energy! Job Purpose Joining the Commercial department, the Assistant Estimator is a growth role starting with learning the current commercial activities by assisting the commercial officer from subcontractor processes to Client tender/ bid process and in contract works. They will also support the Senior M&E Estimator with producing the tender/bid documents from gathering data to inputting information onto our estimating system, Ensign. The successful candidate will have the ability to complete further training within the scope of the role and future requirements of the business Key Responsibilities Assist the restructure of the estimating package to create kit lists to provide future coherence. Initially, working closely with commercial team members to produce the small works quotes according to the current processes and current client SORs then leading this process through growth and training. Produce reports through analysis of job costing and investigating where costs are being allocated both correctly & incorrectly so that CCS may Improve the data to subsequently lead to better data for our tender Lead to streamline and improve our current job costing processes. Provide support and assistance to the Senior Estimator with the tender/bid estimating process from start to finish using the Ensign estimating package. Update supplier terms and pricing files onto the estimating system Ensign Maintain product pricing files and merchant location specifics with monthly/quarterly updates sought from the merchants and update the files supplied to the procurement team On Tender award, working with the Senior Estimators, create the Kit lists, Schedule of Rates (SORs), and maintain current versions whilst ensuring the relevant tracking matrices are up to date. Assist with the creation of Product Books and data sheets for clients, with a view to compile O&M Manuals at a later date. Support the commercial officer with accurate and considered inputting of subcontractor data onto the current ERP system, Protean, and providing updates/reports as requested Raise purchase orders for subcontractor works according to policy using the Protean system Assist with the 1st line of communication via departmental phone and email communications Skills/Qualifications Reporting skills, Good written and verbal skills, Microsoft Office products, managing processes and time keeping, good organisation, analysing information, professionalism, problem-solving, and technically minded. Any experience in similar industry or supply chain would be of benefit. TPBN1_UKTJ