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 ContractingHNC or degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil EngineeringFamiliarity with various Forms of Contract, including JCT and NEC, and methods of measurement like SMM7 and NRM2Experience in Design & Build as well as traditional construction methodsStrong communication and team collaboration skillsExcellent interpersonal and organisational abilitiesProficiency in Microsoft OfficeExperience with Microsoft Project or other project planning softwareKnowledge of estimating softwareSite experience is an advantageJob Location : South Lanarkshire