Civils Estimator

Construction
Perth & Kinross
September 6, 2024
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Civils Estimator

Our client, a family-owned civil engineering contractor, seeks to enhance its team by appointing an Estimator for a permanent position covering projects across Central Scotland and Perthshire.

Role Overview:

The ideal candidate will work within the commercial team, showcasing commercial acumen and a track record in diverse civil engineering and groundworks packages from an estimating perspective. You should possess robust technical knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in managing a busy workload.

Reporting to:

  • Senior Estimator

Key Responsibilities:

  • Efficient registration, control, and administration of tender documentation.
  • Expression of interest in tender opportunities through portals.
  • Thorough review of tender documents, extracting precise information for pricing various types of works.
  • Development of detailed and feasible packages in collaboration with end clients.
  • Production of cost-effective tenders from first principles.
  • Management of simultaneous involvement in multiple projects.
  • Rigorous analysis and pricing of risks.
  • Preparation of tender submission documents and estimating reports.
  • Providing support for proposals and contract management functions.
  • Conducting site visits to assess and measure specific areas.
  • Regular liaison with the management team and on-site teams.
  • Follow-up on submitted tenders and reporting outcomes to management.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Educational Background:
    • A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent estimating experience in a similar role.
  • Professional Experience:
    • Substantial and demonstrable experience in civil engineering projects.
    • Preferably, experience in estimating for civils road surfacing projects.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in first principle estimating.
    • Extensive experience with Microsoft Office.
  • Other Skills:
    • Strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.
    • Excellent time management and planning abilities.
    • A valid UK driving licence.

We welcome applications from all Civils Estimators, Site Engineers, or Project Managers with a proven track record working in civil engineering contracting. With a robust pipeline of secured work, now is the opportune moment to join this family-run company. If this aligns with your career aspirations, please apply with your most recent CV. For additional information, contact Karin Campbell at (phone number removed), quoting reference J44282.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

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