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Job Title

Assistant Estimator

Reporting to: Estimator
Business Unit: TOHL

Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the estimator, the overall purpose of the role is to prepare detailed bid and tender submissions of a high value (£0.2m–£10m).

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Being responsible for the complete project pricing and tender preparation for turnkey (design, procure, install, and commission) construction of new substations and overhead lines.

• Working closely with Overhead Lines and Substations Project Managers to agree required project manpower resource.

• Working closely with the Procurement Manager in respect of prices for required materials.

• Providing support to the estimator in their role and responsibilities.

• Act as a role model for Omexom Company Values.

Governance

Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:

• Estimator

• Operations / Project Managers

• Procurement Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong understanding of MS Excel with demonstrable practical experience of using MS Excel to price projects.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills combined with analytical and problem‑solving skills to reach realistic, workable solutions.

• Ability to work as part of a team but also able to work independently.

• IT literate with the ability to use and develop these skills to the full.

• Able to work to tight submission deadlines with minimum supervision and able to demonstrate previous experience of working under pressure.

• Understanding of commercial terms and conditions and the impact they would have upon project delivery.

• Adaptability to succeed within a demanding business.

• Keen to develop and grow within the Estimator role, taking on additional supervisory and managerial responsibilities and duties.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in a high‑voltage environment.

• Experience within a similar role.

• Demonstrable experience in negotiation of terms and conditions.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must possess 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 – enjoys managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Integrity and Responsibility – enjoys taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient, high‑quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strives to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.