Bid Estimator

Job Title: Bid Estimator

Location: Plymouth

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, Monday-Friday

Ventro, Firntec and LivGreen are an exciting group of companies focused on fire-safety services and net zero retrofit. As a Bid Estimator, you will be responsible for the preparation and issuing of cost quotations in response to clients’ tenders, in order to assist with securing work for the business and meet company sales objectives.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive basic salary DOE
• 30 days annual leave + ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Healthcare scheme
• Regular company events
• Cycle to work scheme & Tech scheme
• Company reward scheme (vouchers, etc)

Key Responsibilities:

• Scrutinise the pricing/specification so only what is asked for is allowed - to reduce cost where permitted.
• Develop an intelligent, competitive, price-to-win strategy on each bid, considering notional quantities and usage
• Create quotations based off both Site Survey and Tender (ITT) Documentation, considering any additional works, i.e. hindrances, access issues that may affect costs during the project
• Prepare work to be quoted by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Identify labour, material and time requirements
• Clarify with the client via the tender portal where necessary
• Liaise with Sales and Contracts teams regarding technical information
• Ensure timely completion of quotations 3 days before tender deadline
• Manage bid pricing from all suppliers (and subcontractors where necessary)
• Obtain competitive quotes from suppliers and subcontractors and negotiate best rates for the opportunity in question
• Methodically apply uplifts as per scope and geographical area

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous Bid Estimating experience (desirable)
• Ability to understand floor plans and CAD Drawings.
• Have a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work within tight tender timeframes and work well under pressure
• Have strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.