About us Due to recent success with tendered projects, Procast Group require Schedule of Rates Estimator to join our team. As a business we operate over several sectors including residential, retail, health commercial with both private and public sector clients Procast Group is a dynamic, award-winning principal contractor renowned for delivering a sustainable future for all. They are driven by service excellence and outstanding commercial performance to both public and private sectors, while responding to the changing needs of clients and the markets in which they are active. Operating across Scotland, the group comprises Procast Building Contractors, Procast Property Services and Procast Energy Services, and all three elements of our highly successful business are able to deploy unmatched expertise to deliver internal and external building refurbishments, new-build projects and extensions, multi-trade works and energy efficiency services. We serve residential and public sector markets across Scotland, where, over the years, we have established an impressive customer base developed through our approach of partnerships built on trust. This brings considerable repeat business through recommendations, based on positive customer feedback and due to the verifiable quality of our expertise and workmanship. We also believe in working towards a sustainable future by acting responsibly as a business with the highest social, environmental and ethical standards. Passionate and committed though we are, when it comes to our professional responsibilities, we also realise the importance of giving back to the communities in which we operate by being active and supportive partners of them. We are innovative, community-driven and customer service-focused, deeply engaged in each of our clients journeys from start to finish, working across the UK to achieve the right results first time. We have differentiated ourselves from our competitors by creating a unique approach to services such as retrofitting and we take pride in delivering each job with excellence. Position Schedule of Rates Estimator Reporting to Commercial Director Location Hamilton About the Role This role is for an estimator to prepare estimates based on an agreed schedule of rates for various void / refurbishment / maintenance contracts we have throughout the UK The schedule of rates primarily used are:- NSR NHMF No other estimating duties are required for the business. Key Duties and Responsibilities Oversee projects to ensure costs remain in line with forecasts Provide recommendations for reducing costs Calculate the cost of materials, transport, labour and equipment hire Obtain quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers Collate detailed price lists of everything needed on each property and produce a cost summary Clarify the client's needs and expectations Read blueprints and take measurements Make use of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word etc. Make visits to proposed properties Liaise with others including construction managers, buyers, subcontractors Prepare and submit quotations for work Prepare and submit variation lists Prepare and submit valuations for work Candidate Requirements Skills Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear reports to convey complex information in a straightforward way to a diverse range of people Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships Numerical and data analysis skills A creative and innovative approach to problem solving IT skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages Teamwork skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site Project management skills Resilience, determination, and the ability to work well under pressure Good commercial awareness A practical, logical, and methodical approach to work Attention to detail Education No education requirements apply Estimating background preferably but not mandatory Construction background essential Salary TBA ADZN1_UKTJ