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POSITION TITLE : Estimator
REPORTS TO : Senior Estimator
POSITION PURPOSE : This role encompasses the responsibility for the preparation, in a timely
manner, of accurate, thorough and professional base cost estimates for
company tenders for refurbishment, repair and new-build projects. The role
is a key role within the Lamprell Proposals Group, recognising the
importance of delivering precise and well-timed cost estimates which form
the basis of pricing included within all company tenders, to ensure the
continuous commercial success of Lamprell.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Review of Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents, understanding, analysing and accurately assessing all ITT
requirements.
• Preparation of accurate and detailed first principle base cost estimates in a timely manner, utilising various
estimating techniques to suit differing types of tender complexities, formats and clients. Base cost estimates,
including supporting technical data, must be fully detailed and well structured to enable a clear review
process by the Proposals function and Lamprell Management, including further estimate amendments if
necessary.
• Dissemination in a timely manner of the ITT documentation to all relevant internal departments to seek their
assistance into the estimation process. Liaison with these departments to ensure that all relevant input
received is compliant with ITT requirements.
• Understanding of, and ability to utilise appropriate historical data to enhance accuracy of cost estimates.
• Raising and preparation of appropriate and concise technical requests for clarification for onward
communication to client during the tender period. Commercial clarifications may also be raised if required.
• Support of the Procurement Group and Proposals function to solicit accurate and timely proposals from
material suppliers, equipment vendors and sub-contractors.
• Raising and preparation of appropriate and concise technical tender qualifications for inclusion in Lamprell
bid documents to be submitted to client. Commercial qualifications may also be raised if required.
• Preparation of relevant structured and professional technical supporting documents, including scopes of
work and the like for inclusion in tenders.
• Attendance of tender review meetings, both pre and post tender submission, when required.
• Perform site inspections of work, when necessary, in close liaison with Projects Team to establish and
quantify a scope of work.
• Documenting and filing, in an organised manner, of all relevant tender correspondence and data.
• Organisation and compilation of relevant estimating data to be handed over to Projects and Contracts teams
after award of contract and attendance of Project Start-Up meetings when required.
• Membership of the Proposals team. Responsibility includes assistance and support in preparing reports of
progress and improvement, day-to-day operations, performance improvement and training as required.
• Adhering to all compliance and auditing requirements for the conduct of ethical and transparent operations
including the compliance to all Lamprell policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Complying with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and compliance with all audits
and inspections.