Building a sustainable tomorrow
BAM Nuttall are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Senior Estimator to join our team. You will play a key part in the preconstruction phase of large civil engineering projects which will provide critical infrastructure to enable future, renewable developments across Scotland.
Your work environment
- This role can be based in either of our area offices located in Kilsyth or Inverness, Scotland.
- BAM operates a flexible working policy
- People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Your mission
As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for the following :
Co-ordinate with bid teams, colleagues in the estimating department and in the wider Pre-construction teamGive direction to estimating administrative staffManage and deliver cost estimates at various stages in scheme development, scope definition and design maturity to meet challenging timescales, including multiple iterations of budget and target pricesContribute to optioneering and feasibility assessments, value engineering proposals, liaising with bid and project teams representing a range of disciplines to develop and refine proposals and budget costs through to final target price estimatesLiaise with clients, designers and other consultants, quantity surveyors and other third partiesOrganise and administer tender documents, correspondence, enquiries and quotationsChallenge and contribute to all aspects of the bid preparation and submission and investigate safe and cost-effective solutionsCollect and distribute feedback and maintain awareness of latest techniquesPrepare cost estimates from first principles using proprietary estimating softwareOrganise and participate in bid preparation and review meetingsPrepare tender summary information and priced risk and opportunity registersPrepare and communicate estimate information for bid review meetings and for handover to project teamsComply with company proceduresWho are we looking for?
Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent levelSuitable civil engineering experienceProven estimating experience in civil / rail engineering bidsConsiderable variety in types of work and disciplines priced, with understanding of methods and typical production rates / outputsDemonstrable understanding of common forms of contractShould demonstrate leadership and management skills and have experience of managing a team to achieve deadlinesWhats in it for you?
Competitive salaryA wide range of family-friendly policiesCompany car / car allowance / travel allowance8 % matched pension contributionsPrivate healthcareLife assurance26 days holiday2 wellbeing days1 volunteering dayPersonal and professional developmentBAM Nuttall is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
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