Estimating & Bid Coordinator

A leading Fitout company based in Northern Ireland, has an excellent opportunity for an Estimating & Bid Coordinator to join its team. The post holder will co-ordinate both technical and non-technical aspects of the tender process to ensure timely and professional bid submissions.

Duties will include:

• Ensure all relevant information relating to tenders is recorded on the tender database and documents are stored on the Company Server.
• Assist in PQQ submissions where required.
• Establish point of contact with clients/clients representatives for tender process where appropriate.
• Ensure tender process is followed working to Company ISO and IIP Policies.
• Assess tenders upon receipt and circulate to relevant parties within the company in order to co-ordinate technical and non-technical responses to ensure submission of all requested information.
• Work closely with the Estimator throughout tender process to ensure tenders are prepared and submitted in a timely professional manner.
• Liaise with the Estimator to agree milestones and submission dates for subcontract work packages in line with submission date
• Send out subcontractor enquiries, once prepared by the Estimator, to a range of subcontractors and obtain subsequent quotations.
• Set deadlines to collate technical and non-technical documentation needed in support of the bid submission from internal departments and operational teams.
• Proactive approach to networking and developing of tender opportunities through existing contacts or by referral.
• Attend internal tender meetings/ project briefings as required.
• Web uploads of bid responses and control where appropriate.
• Submit tenders were appropriate including co-ordination of hard copies when required.
• Assist in growing the company sub-contractor database.
• To participate and support all Company initiatives with compliance of procedures and requirements for ISO9001, 14001 & 18001, FSC and Investors in People Standards.
• Any other duties conducive to the effective operation of the post which the Company deem to be within the post holder's competence.

The successful applicant will possess:

• A minimum of 3 years' previous experience working in a similar role within the fit out / construction industry
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, be a team player and have the ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a good working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook.

On offer is an excellent salary package tailored to the Estimating Assistant's experience.

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact CSR on 02892627488. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business on behalf of our clients.