Job Description
Position: Estimator/Senior Estimator
Construction & Civils Solutions Ltd are seeking a talented Estimator with a Civils or Building background on behalf of a client of ours.
Our client are based in South Lanarkshire.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and negotiate tender submissions for Civil/Building projects
* Review incoming tenders and assess contract potential
* Conduct measurement and quantity take-off from drawings
* Produce Bills of Quantities
* Source pre-project information and assess subcontractor quotations, agreements, and enquiries
* Build tender pricing from first principles based on scope, plans, specifications, and programme
* Cost planning and preparation of tender reports for adjudication
* Attend pre- and post-contract interviews and client meetings
* Obtain and circulate feedback on submitted bids
* Investigate cost-effective and alternative solutions
* Input data into estimating software
* Maintain awareness of latest estimating techniques and industry standards
* Carry out other related duties as needed
Required Experience:
* Ideally 5+ years of proven estimating experience in Civils or Main Contracting
* HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
* Familiarity with various Forms of Contract, including JCT and NEC, and methods of measurement like SMM7 and NRM2
* Experience in Design & Build as well as traditional construction methods
* Strong communication and team collaboration skills
* Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Experience with Microsoft Project or other project planning software
* Knowledge of estimating software
* Site experience is an advantage
Job Location: South Lanarkshire