About the Company

JSM is a utilities service provider specialising in the delivery of integrated power and communications solutions. It is a private equity backed business that is rapidly growing.

Since inception in 1998 JSM have aspired to develop long term relationships with all clients. Together with the ethos of providing quality and competitively priced solutions have delivered a significant number of infrastructure projects for industry leading energy and communications companies across the UK.

JSM’s reputation within the utilities industry for delivery has enabled us to secure main contractor status with many clients throughout the fast communications and Electricity Supply Infrastructure sectors.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities

The Estimator is responsible for the timely production of detailed pricing of HV & EHV civil & cable Installations up to 132kV generally in the public highway from client scope and specifications. This will require the compilation of accurate estimates from mainly first principle methods for multi discipline works, including labour, plant, equipment, materials and sub-contract requirements during tendering and bidding.

General Duties

• Review tender documents, interpret requirements and work with colleagues to develop the bid strategy.
• Identify and anticipate potential risks.
• Liaise with street works department (providing route details) to obtain Gazetteer information & Local Authority restrictions.
• Liaise with procurement to obtain aggregate, asphalt, concrete, plastic product, and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare bespoke & or Excel cost models from first principles for use when estimating, budgeting, and forecasting. Keep cost models up to date with current rates from labour, subcontract, plant and material resources.
• Liaise with the Project and Delivery Managers to determine outputs, programme, resource, approach to pricing of schemes including site surveys if or where required.
• Tender Submissions to include preparing, negotiating and analyzing costs for tenders, prepare subcontract tender enquiries & evaluation subcontract responses.
• Final bid review and sign off with Divisional Director / Senior Managers prior to submission of bid.
• All pre and post tender commercial activities, including attending post tender reviews and or BAFO meetings.
• Tender handover for successful tender to delivery team & QS as part of Project Pre-Start meeting, provide detailed build up to rates and pricing.

Skills - Essential

• Methodical way of thinking.
• Good knowledge of civil engineering in particular utility contracting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good financial and numeracy management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• The ability to absorb complex information and understand requirements.
• Computer literate with MS Excel & Word, also preferred but not essential MS Project
• Trustworthiness and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Self-motivated but able to work as part of a team

Qualifications

·Degree or HNC in estimating or equivalent or Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position

·Competent in use of MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Office Outlook

·Previous Experience in the Utilities Sector

Benefits:

· Employee Discount Scheme

· Tastecard – Retail and Entertainment virtual discount card

· Private Pension Scheme

Please note:

JSM is committed to creating equal opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We both encourage and appreciate applicants from all backgrounds.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange accordingly.

Closing Date:

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.