Morson Talent Looking for Tendering Engineer/ Electrical Estimator at Glasgow Full Time

Our clients Scottish Power are looking for a Tendering Engineer/Electrical Estimator to join their Transmissions team in Cambuslang.

Inside IR35

Initially 12 months on going

Job Purpose Statement

Facilitate the production Tender Documentation including the preparation of Electrical Bills of Quantities & Pricing Schedules required to deliver the Electrical or Underground/Overhead Line & Cable construction works for major electrical transmission projects. The individual will be required to liaise with the design, engineering and programme teams including providing support and guidance to the project delivery teams to ensure quality, consistency and lessons learned with the Invitations to Tender Packs.

Accountability Statements

• Prepare Bills of Quantities/Pricing Schedules and Preambles/Definition of Prices taking into account technical specifications, scope of work documentation, design drawings, site information and programmes.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and in a team consisting of Project Management, Quantity Surveyors, Construction Manager, Design, Purchasing, Civil, Electrical, Overhead Line & Cable, Safety, Quality and Environmental staff.
• Provide technical support and advice to Project and Site management teams.
• Liaise directly with Engineering, Project Management, Commercial, Construction, HSQE and Purchasing departments to gather all necessary information to compile accurate Bills of Quantities/ Pricing Schedules.
• Maintain database of Tender Documentation (BOQ Software tool) for trend and analysis.
• Participate in Scheme Team Meetings.
• Compliance with our clients Integrated management system, required for the professional and efficient delivery of the investment programme, including externally accredited systems for Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality management
• Willingness to learn new skills out with own specialist area.

Dimensions

• Participation in a large volume of complex projects
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide support, coaching and technical advice.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Idea
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Equivalent.
• Experience in tendering.
• Detailed understanding of procurement processes used in the construction or transmission industry.
• Understanding of CESMM3/4, Electrical Method of Measurement.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC, NEC3/4 & Design + Construct Conditions of Contract.
• Good Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation related to construction projects.
• PC knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of either civil, electrical or overhead line and cable works
• Proven ability to lead and work in a team environment
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Awareness of CDM Regulations with a good understanding of the Principal Contractor role
• transmission project site construction in either a Civil, Electrical or Overhead Line and Cable discipline.
Planning & Organising
• Manage and plan your workload to fit in with the demands/requirements of the projects portfolio.

Internal and External Relationships

Internal

Collaborate with the following to gather task information to manage contract costs, mitigate impact of claims and variations

• Design/Engineering Teams.
• Project Managers.
• Quantity Surveyors.
• Construction Team.