Estimator

Position - Estimator

Location - Mons, Belgium

TSL - About Us

TSL is a leading technical engineering and construction partner operating across EMEA, the Americas and APAC.

We are committed to creating the spaces to power the fourth industrial revolution, whilst ensuring we leave a positive environmental and social legacy for communities across the world. Specialising in Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics, Food and Pharmaceuticals, we are proud to deliver outstanding turnkey projects at speed, without compromise on safety or quality.

Our team at TSL is focused on working with our clients and the entire supply chain to create a simple agenda concentrated on getting things done. At the heart of what TSL does is taking the ‘noise’ out of project delivery whilst ensuring that we are always engineering best value for money and fit-for-purpose solutions.

TSL is an equal opportunity employer and we are especially proud that our dynamic, international team is made up of colleagues representing 48 nationalities across the world. We want big-picture thinkers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves, refusing to settle for 'good enough' and pushing for great each time. We are firm believers that to build quality, you must invest in quality. We will continue to invest in our biggest asset: our amazing team.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, you will be responsible for preparing tenders and cost plans for design and build projects

Main Responsibilities and Requirements for the Estimator:

Key Responsibilities:

• Appraisal of tender documents
• Preparation of material and sub-contract enquiries including selection of prospective subcontractors
• Attending meetings with project team
• Site visits to identify site specific risks
• Contribute to the design development process and attend design team meetings
• Preparation of analytical cost estimates including preliminaries
• Prepare budgets and cost plans
• Adjudication and comparison of sub-contractor quotations
• Initiate technical queries and ensure design sufficiently developed to ensure accurate costings
• Risk management throughout the tender period and preparation of the tender Risk Register
• Value engineering throughout the design phase of design and build projects
• Attend pre-qualification, mid tender and post tender interviews
• Presentation of the tender to senior management at tender settlement meetings including the highlighting major commercial issues
• Completion of tender documentation and submission of the tender
• Ensure a smooth hand over of the project to the site team
• Training and management of trainee estimators

Requirements:

• Good understanding of the fundamentals of MEP works for construction
• Proven experience in a previous Estimating role
• Previous experience working in a role within the Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics, Food and Pharmaceuticals sectors preferred.
• The ability to read and understand MEP/Structural drawings and specifications, process design and contracts
• Understanding of bills of materials
• Be able to document and organise a complex stream of information and paperwork quickly and efficiently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable using estimating
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project and Cost X.

If this position is of interest, please submit your most up to date CV.

Our recruitment team will review your CV and, if you meet our criteria, we will reach out to you for an informal discussion.