Job Description
Our client, a well-established, leading construction company are seeking an Estimator to join their expanding team close to Edinburgh. This a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of projects in the Educational, Commercial, Healthcare and Industrial sectors.
The Estimator will be based in the head office with site visits as required. The ideal candidate will have expertise in turnkey packages, preparing Bills of Quantities, Sub-Contract Procurement, and Project Cost Reporting. Strong planning, organisational, and negotiation skills, along with solid commercial awareness, are essential for this role.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a family-run company. They are seeking a new addition to the team due to growth.
Estimator Position Overview
- Collaborating with commercial and project managers to set up initial project budgets and forecast cash flow.
- Delivering precise estimates and practical solutions to increase the likelihood of winning contracts.
- Maintaining regular communication with clients, consultants, project and operations teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Updating the internal database with detailed client and project information.
- Completing the final estimate preparation.
- Working with the projects department to prepare and issue cost variations for ongoing projects.
- Assisting with job card charge management.
Estimator Position Requirements
- Prior experience within a similar position
- Full driving license
- Experience in design & build projects
- Prior experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Have working knowledge of JCT D&B and NEC3 forms or contract and procedures.
Estimator Position Remuneration
- Salary of 40,000 – 55,000 (DOE)
- 30 days holiday including company and public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Critical health insurance after qualifying period
- Death in service insurance
- Exclusive access to the Company’s Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym membership discount
Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.
