Job Description
Estimator
Civil Engineering – 40million Port conversion Enabling works
Inverness, Scotland
Estimator opportunity at one of the UKs largest civil engineering contractors, working on the Ardersier port development in Inverness, Scotland.
About the role of Estimator
In this role, you will join during the enabling works stage on the 1.2 billion Port development project. You will be Estimating for the conversion of Scotland’s largest brownfield port, Ardersier, into a facility for offshore wind installations. This will include; extensive excavation and backfilling works, constructing reinforced concrete capping structures for a new quayside and anchor wall, and building a 65,0002 meter apron structure. The project will begin with the 40 million enabling works package, for which an Estimator will need to be appointed, and the following RC capping and Apron structure.
Responsibilities for the Estimator
- Reading civil engineering design drawings
- Material takes off’s and tender summaries
- Obtaining supplier quotations and negotiating
- Preparing quotations to meet deadlines
- Drafting detailed quotation
- Liaising with clients to discuss the tender submissions
- Quantifying material take offs and producing costs analysis for clients and the management team.
- Monthly job costing forecasts and analysis
- Attending client meetings and occasional site visits
- Assisting with monthly applications and final accounts
- Working with other departments
Requirements for the Estimator
- Experience in Civil Engineering sector essential – preferably structures/remediation/groundworks
- Experience as an Estimator on Civil Engineering projects essential
- Relevant Estimating or Quantity Surveying related qualification (HND/Degree or equivalent) desirable
- Experience on enabling works projects desirable
- Experience on Port development projects advantageous
- UK drivers license
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional civil engineering solutions that drive the success of complex construction projects all across the UK.
What we offer for the Estimator
- Salary c. 50,000 – 60,000+ p/a (negotiable)
- Permanent, full time employment
- Exceptional benefits package
- Investment and support in your professional development
- Further package details shared prior to interview
If you want to hear more about this Estimator role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV
