Bid Estimator

Job Title: Bid Estimator

Reporting to: Bid Manager

Business Unit: Renewables Scotland

Role purpose

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Review tender/ITT documentation, drawings, specifications and scope requirements.

• Develop detailed estimates covering labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, design, testing and commissioning.

• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.

• Work with engineering, procurement and project teams to develop a buildable and competitive solution.

• Identify project risks, assumptions, exclusions, interfaces and scope gaps and include appropriate allowances.

• Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications, pricing schedules and supporting documentation.

• Assist with construction methodology, programme and resource planning.

• Review NEC3/NEC4 contract conditions and assess their impact on cost and risk.

• Prepare estimates for internal review, governance and approval.

• Ensure accurate and timely tender submissions.

• Support the commercial and project team during handover of successful bids.

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Bid Manager

• Business Unit General Managers

• Regional Functional Manager(s)

• E&S and Quality team

• Project Managers

• Site managers

• Suppliers

• Subcontractors

• External Certifying Bodies

• Client Representatives

• Local Authorities

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder shall be a motivated self-starter, possessing:

• A Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management

• Commercial accreditation/advanced experience on NEC/FIDIC contracts

• Experience on Energy Networks Infrastructure construction and delivery. Transmission substations and Renewable energy

• Proven experience structuring bottom-up estimates for Extra High Voltage (EHV) assets

• Experience quantifying massive civil packages required

• Grid-Scale BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Knowledge

• Familiarity with Transmission Owner (TO) and System Operator regulations

• CQI Quality in Construction or equivalent

• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office. MS Project)

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

Full UK driving license

Desirable

• Professional Accreditations

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Excellent level of English, spoken and written

• Proactive and self-motivated

• Strong planning and organisational skills

• High attention to detail

• Practical and adaptable approach to work

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.