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Hill & Hill are currently representing a leading building surveying and estimating consultancy firm, within the Northampton region. The role of an Estimator is of utmost importance as the individuals are responsible for conducting take-offs, preparing bills of quantities, creating cost plans, and submitting tenders for various clients such as sub-contractors, developers, and private clients. Having previous experience in an estimating role and being familiar with industry standards will be advantageous. Additionally, possessing a strong motivation to continuously enhance knowledge and progress in one's career journey is highly valued. Responsibilities: 1. Upon receipt of inquiries, whether in digital or hard copy form, creating estimation files and meticulously organizing subsequent documents and additions. 2. Compiling tenders for clients using architectural, structural engineer, and other specialist drawings, plans, and specifications. 3. Maintaining detailed and easily accessible records to facilitate effective project management. 4. Building relationships with various stakeholders in the tendering process, such as suppliers, subcontractors, and specialists, to ensure seamless collaboration from initial inquiry to contract award. 5. Actively pursuing quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, and manufacturers to streamline the tendering process. 6. Conducting precise take-offs for residential and commercial projects, utilizing measuring take-off tools and software for accuracy. 7. Carrying out estimating tasks with precision and meticulous attention to detail. 8. Engaging with clients to discuss projects, offering professional opinions and industry insights. 9. Making accurate project revisions based on client feedback and notes, while providing relevant professional advice and opinions. 10. Exploring potential value engineering options for projects to assist clients in meeting budget requirements. Offered in Return: 1. Competitive Salary + Bonus. 2. Pension Scheme. 3. Competitve benefits package.

Bennett and Game are working in partnership with a long-standing, family-owned construction company that has built a strong reputation over the last 45 years. Specialising in concrete frames, groundworks, enabling works, and large basement structures, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Planner to join their Pre-Construction team , following the planned retirement of a valued colleague. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a financially robust and forward-thinking business that has grown organically through reinvestment-not borrowing. Working directly with senior decision-makers, the successful candidate will play a key role in tender planning, helping to shape construction methodologies and deliver accurate, high-quality programme submissions. The Role: As Planner, you will support both the tender and pre-construction stages of complex projects, many of which are delivered for Tier 1 Main Contractors and Developers across London and the Home Counties. The projects often include structural elements such as demolition, piling, utilities, and external works. Responsibilities: Develop detailed programmes for groundworks, concrete frames, basements, and related activities. Collaborate closely with estimators and project delivery teams to determine optimal sequencing and methodology. Contribute to the bid process, preparing planning documentation and supporting tender submissions. Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate planning strategies and delivery timelines. Use Asta Powerproject to produce and manage programmes (training available for candidates with relevant experience transitioning into Pre-Construction roles). About You: Proven planning experience in the construction or civil engineering sector-ideally with exposure to concrete frames and groundworks. Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and logistics. Experience working on tenders or live project planning (Pre-Construction planning experience is desirable but not essential). Competent with planning software-experience with Asta Powerproject is ideal (training can be provided). Clear and confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients, estimators, and operational teams. Work from the Borehamwood office (flexible arrangements available for the right candidate). Collaborate with the Pre-Construction Manager and senior leadership team to refine project planning and delivery. Planner Position Requirements: Experience in construction planning or project/contracts management within concrete frames and groundworks. Knowledge of pre-construction planning and sequencing. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to discuss methodologies with clients and directors. IT literate with experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with Asta Powerproject is highly desirable but not essential (training can be provided). Ability to work in an office-based role with a collaborative team environment. Planner Position Remuneration: Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience). Pension contributions. Travel allowances. Additional benefits package to be discussed. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Please note this role is for a Planner but our client are open to candidates who are looking to move into Pre-Construction Bennett and Game are working in partnership with a long-standing, family-owned construction company that has built a strong reputation over the last 45 years. Specialising in concrete frames, groundworks, enabling works, and large basement structures, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Planner to join their Pre-Construction team , following the planned retirement of a valued colleague. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a financially robust and forward-thinking business that has grown organically through reinvestment-not borrowing. Working directly with senior decision-makers, the successful candidate will play a key role in tender planning, helping to shape construction methodologies and deliver accurate, high-quality programme submissions. The Role: As Planner, you will support both the tender and pre-construction stages of complex projects, many of which are delivered for Tier 1 Main Contractors and Developers across London and the Home Counties. The projects often include structural elements such as demolition, piling, utilities, and external works. Responsibilities: Develop detailed programmes for groundworks, concrete frames, basements, and related activities. Collaborate closely with estimators and project delivery teams to determine optimal sequencing and methodology. Contribute to the bid process, preparing planning documentation and supporting tender submissions. Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate planning strategies and delivery timelines. Use Asta Powerproject to produce and manage programmes (training available for candidates with relevant experience transitioning into Pre-Construction roles). About You: Proven planning experience in the construction or civil engineering sector-ideally with exposure to concrete frames and groundworks. Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and logistics. Experience working on tenders or live project planning (Pre-Construction planning experience is desirable but not essential). Competent with planning software-experience with Asta Powerproject is ideal (training can be provided). Clear and confident communicator, comfortable liaising with clients, estimators, and operational teams. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Role: Bid Manager Location: Home based Salary: up to 75k plus benefits Company Description Our client is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future; Planned maintenance, Gas, retrofit, internal and external refurbishment throughout the country. Their mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure to create a more sustainable and inclusive society. Job Description We are looking for a Bid Manager or a Senior Bid Manager who can contribute to sustained business growth through the management of bid submissions and proposals from initial enquiry to tender submission for projects from 500k to 250m. Please note you will be doing 100% of the writing yourself in this role, you will not have a team to do this for you. Responsible for the timely planning, management and completion of quality submissions Read, understand and extract the key bid requirements from the documentation received and communicate with all parties via Tracking Sheets; Planning and Review meetings Identify and communicate evaluation criteria and its relevance to question specific scores Plan, write & co-ordinate submission responses ensuring client and job specific answers Development of both internal and external relationships in association with the bid process Maintain current information on company good practice from Operational and Service teams Maintain bid momentum and ensure information from operational and service teams is received on time and is of sufficient quality and relevance Maintain a high level of market intelligence, legislative requirements, best practice and Client information, sharing with the team and updating business development systems Identify any past experience with the relevant Client or source information on new clients through Business Development Managers, internet use, etc. Maintaining accurate records of Tender Expected dates, liaising with Estimating to ensure the adequate resource allocation Maintain a high level of market intelligence, legislative requirements and best practice, sharing knowledge throughout the team Identify opportunities to enhance and improve the process Identify company USP's and competitive advantage and ensure these are fed into bids Liaison with Estimators on Tenders for any price/quality synergy and timing of submission Review all bids prior to submission to check relevance, quality and accuracy Manage Site Visit or Interview requirements, identifying a 'Champion' to lead the process Compiling, updating and sharing a library of submission information Management of follow-ups with Clients to secure accurate information Maintaining accurate records relating to win/loss rates, sourcing feedback and creating action plans for improvement and proactively update corporate systems and databases Qualifications Educated to A Level Standard Computer literate in MS Office Proven track record of bid management throughout the full bid lifecycle High Attention to Detail Up to date construction/Industry knowledge and understanding Social Housing knowledge and experience Confident and enthusiastic Technical writing skills and retrofit knowledge Additional Information Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.