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Job Title: Trainee Estimator
Reporting to: Estimator
Business Unit: GGP
Purpose of the Position
Reporting to the estimator, the overall purpose of the role is to prepare detailed bid and tender submissions of a high value (£0.2m - £10m).
Responsibilities & Duties
Including but not limited to the following:
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Being responsible for the complete project pricing and tender preparation for turnkey (design, procure, install, and commission) construction of new substations and overhead lines.
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Working closely with Overhead Lines and Substations project managers to agree required project manpower resource.
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Working closely with the procurement manager in respect of prices for required materials.
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Providing support to the estimator in their role and responsibilities.
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Act as a role model for Omexom Company Values
Governance
Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:
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Estimator
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Operations / Project Managers
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Procurement Manager
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
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Strong understanding of MS Excel with demonstrable practical experience of using MS Excel to price projects.
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills combined with analytical and problem-solving skills to reach realistic, workable solutions.
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Ability to work as part of a team but also able to work on their own.
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IT literate with the ability to use and develop these skills to the full.
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Able to work to tight submission deadlines with minimum supervision and can demonstrate previous experience of working under pressure.
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Understanding of commercial terms and conditions and the impact they would have upon project delivery.
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Adaptability to succeed within a demanding business.
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Keen to develop and grow within the Estimator role, taking on additional supervisory and managerial responsibilities and duties.
Desirable Criteria
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Previous experience in a high-voltage environment
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Experience within a similar role.
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Demonstrable experience in negotiation of terms and conditions.
Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities:
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Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
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Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
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Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.
