Estimator
- Salary: £35k - £45k per annum
- Location: Bathgate (travel as business needs require)
- Job Type: Full-time
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading company in the construction industry for an experienced Estimator to join their Business Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and producing accurate cost estimates from the receipt of tender enquiry to the tender settlement stage, supporting the growth of the business unit and achieving the company's business plan targets.
Day to Day of the role:
- Deliver the estimating process to ensure work is undertaken to commercial and qualitative performance standards in a timely manner.
- Plan and organise work to meet timely and qualitative objectives.
- Provide estimating advice and commercial support to the Bid team and business-wide as appropriate.
- Review opportunities to strengthen the bid process and take advantage of any competitive edge.
- Take ownership for the timely processing of sub-contractor enquiries and liaise with the business buying teams/supply chain team as appropriate.
- Evaluate/negotiate sub-contractor's quotations and produce competitive costs for packages.
- Review supply chain performance regularly and take action regarding discrepancies.
- Identify and account for tender risks and review lost tenders for improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement the use of data spreadsheets and databases for accurate cost estimates.
- Ensure a consistent internal tender settlement/reconciliation report and handover process.
- Develop and maintain pricing masters by analysing estimating information trends.
- Work closely with the Commercial teams to contribute to the CVR process and post-project commercial review/reconciliation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience estimating for a main contractor in the construction industry.
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage and prioritise workload under pressure.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Packages - Excel, Word.
- HNC/HND in a construction-related subject (desirable).
- Minimum of grade C in Mathematics and English or equivalent qualification.
- Excellent communication, time management, and negotiation skills.
- Self-motivated with high levels of accuracy.
- Enhanced Disclosure Check.
- Full Clean Driving License.
Please apply below for an immediate opportunity.