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Civils Estimator

Civils Estimator

ZipRecruiterGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Estimator

About The Role :

This renowned construction business is currently looking to appoint a Civil Estimator to support their estimating department. The department is responsible for the growth, delivery, P&L, and workload across various construction projects in Scotland, serving both public and private sectors.

As a Civil Estimator, you will have a blend of technical and commercial skills, enjoy teamwork, and develop project scope, programmes, and costs that are sustainable and within budget.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Developing and producing discipline-specific estimates, quantitative take-offs, and Bills of Quantity (BOQs).
  • Assisting in developing and understanding project solutions, challenging where appropriate, to create accurate estimates.
  • Engaging and coordinating with all estimating disciplines and technical specialists.
  • Conducting detailed cost estimates for groundworks projects.
  • Analyzing project plans and specifications for accurate pricing.
  • Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather information.
  • Preparing comprehensive bid proposals and ensuring timely submissions.
  • Monitoring and updating project budgets to keep costs within parameters.
  • Supporting negotiations with clients and suppliers.

Requirements :

  • Issuing enquiries to stakeholders, evaluating quotations, and preparing bid comparisons.
  • Carrying out estimate work using own resources.
  • Preparing estimate summaries and submission documents.
  • Participating in handover of estimating data to delivery teams.
  • Engaging with key stakeholders and maintaining relationships.
  • Communicating with commercial, procurement, engineering, and construction teams.
  • Supporting risk and opportunity management.
  • Awareness of health, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Incorporating lessons learned into future projects.
  • Maintaining quotation and cost databases.

    • About the candidate :

    The estimating role is key in pre-construction and tendering, requiring effective communication, design interpretation, and cost development skills.

    Skills and experience :

  • Degree in engineering, surveying, or construction-related field.
  • Experience with civil works estimating and computerized analytical systems.
  • Ability to perform measurements and cost estimation at various project stages.
  • Understanding of design and constructability influences.
  • Experience with risk management techniques.
  • Groundworks and civils environment expertise.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Team-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
  • Commercial awareness.

    • Salary & Benefits :

  • Competitive salary (please state expectations).
  • Company car or allowance, pension, and other benefits depending on experience.

    • Recruitment Process :

  • First stage interview with JP Executive Search.
  • Second stage with company directors.
  • Final stage with a director.

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    Estimator • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom