HV Estimator - Power Networks

Location: Sheffield

Department: Operations

We have set out to be the market leader in technology and connectivity integration across UK infrastructure.

We will draw upon our core values and out-perform others, delivering excellence through customer responsiveness, collaboration, and innovation. In doing so we will create a sustainable future for our people and our customers, reshaping and influencing the industries we operate in.

Working in partnership with our customer we intend to achieve the extraordinary.

About The Role

We’re seeking an experienced HV cost estimator to provide expert cost analysis services for ICP connections, this will include working closely with the design, development, procurement and solutions team to ensure robust tender documentation is produced allowing accurate project estimates.

You will need to demonstrate knowledge of working on tenders of HV Projects and/or maintenance contracts including ICP and iDNO connections from 11kV. Typical tenders will incorporate HV equipment, construction, civils, ICP works and Design.

ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

As part of your day to day role, you are responsible for the following:

• Good background in HV & LV Estimating.
• Excellent knowledge of HV electrical plant and pricing in some of the following situations:
  • ICP works
  • Substations
  • Grid connections
  • Private networks
• Experience of working for a client and/or main contractor to the above works or equivalent
• An understanding of technical drawings and requirements associated with these works
• Experience of preparing accurate estimates of net costs for contract tender bids and breaking down tenders into their component parts to allow accurate comparison
• Supply chain knowledge and contacts to facilitate accurate and up to date estimating

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Working with the company strategy
• Ensuring related governance, policies and procedures are all adhered to.
• Completing take off's from drawings, reading and understanding specifications and associated tender documentation, sending enquiries and evaluating costs from wholesalers and sub-contractors.
• Developing and building on existing processes to improve accuracy and robustness of cost models/plans, manage accurate estimates and bids for design and build projects.
• Working with others as part of a bid team to co-ordinate and lead certain elements ensuring bid completion in accordance with required time constraints and standards
• Working with other members of the development teams to produce and review scope documents for issue to tenderers and reviewing tender returns
• Option appraisals and identifying and applying alternative solutions to enhance bid profitability and the delivery of value engineering and input into and development of risk registers
• Working closely with procurement to develop and enhance the existing supply chain for project delivery
• Prioritise and manage your own workload, maintain accurate records with the objective of delivering supplier coordination to ensure accuracy, best value and competitiveness of estimate and accommodation of the supply chain critical path,

Schedule

Monday to Friday, Office based position.

Location

Unit 2-4 Sheffield Business Park Churchill Way, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2PY

Benefits

When you join Linbrooke, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.

Health & Wellbeing: Supercharged health and wellbeing plan by Westfield Health and EAP employee assistance programme.

Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with My Gym and Westfield Health Rewards. Stay on top of your game and save £££.

Community: Volunteering is big at Linbrooke. You can take 1 day off work to support causes you believe in. And you will get paid for doing it.

Sick Pay: Income protection for up to 6 weeks in 12 month period. So when you are unwell you don't have to worry about your finances.

Death In Service: In the unfortunate event of death, your nominated beneficiaries will receive a tax-free lump sum equivalent to a two-year salary, for this position.

Disclaimers

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

All employees must be able to speak the English language with fluency with good oral and written skills. Fluency relates to a person's language proficiency and their ability to speak with confidence and accuracy, using accurate sentence structures and vocabulary. For those whose first language is a signed language, all reasonable adjustments will be made.

GENERAL SAFETY
Comply at all times with the requirements of Linbrooke Services’ HSEQ policies and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act. Delivery of all work in accordance with Linbrooke Services’ quality procedures and customer standards and specifications. Support the business during quality audits and demonstrate compliance.

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