Omexom Job Description – Estimating Manager (Transmission England)

The Role

The Estimating Manager is responsible for overseeing the fully approved Omexom Tendering Process for Overhead Line (OHL) construction and refurbishment projects for both DNOs and TNOs across the UK.

The role involves reviewing Invitation to Tender (ITT) Packs, conducting site visits, and attending meetings throughout the UK to assess and discuss the actual requirements of each enquiry.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Preparation

• Develop and review bid proposals, ensuring compliance with project specifications and requirements.

• Review Invitation to Tenders, collate and present Bid Approval papers, and resolve scope queries.

Cost Estimation

• Analyse project plans and specifications to estimate costs for labour, materials, and equipment accurately and consistently.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information.

Supplier Management

• Solicit and evaluate supplier bids and proposals.

Process Improvement

• Implement and maintain estimating tools and procedures to support continuous improvement.

Experience & Skills Required

• Over 5 years’ experience preferred in a relevant role.

• Practical experience applying CDM 2015 Regulations.

• HV Engineering experience within a projects environment.

• Experience in a commercial bidding and customer-facing environment.

• Ability to work to tight tender submission deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.

• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to work closely and effectively with Omexom management and local project teams to achieve challenging targets.

• Ability to work on a self-directed basis when required.