Civils Estimator

WGM Engineering is one of Scotlands leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
We have a current requirement for a Civils Estimator to join the business on a permanent basis, the role will cover our various projects across Scotland on a hybrid working model working in our Glasgow office. The overall purpose of the role is to compile competitive, accurate and auditable estimates using supplier, subcontractor and internal labour costs / rates. Reporting to the Estimating Manager you will be involved in projects of various values across all business streams to produce estimates according to suit the requirements of the client
Main duties and responsibilities
Preparing MEICA estimates against a wide and varied range of work scope in line with agreed pricing strategy
Manage time effectively when working on multiple estimates simultaneously to ensure timely submission of estimates to meet agreed deadlines in line with agreed KPIs
Reviewing and appraising supplier and subcontractor quotations
Producing a basis of estimate, including the creation of assumptions, exemptions and identifying risk
Estimating Project Risk Registers
Communicate with Project Managers; Project Engineers Technical & Design and Commercial personnel in the estimate development process.
Report to Estimating Manager on clarifications, questions and any challenges after completing an estimate
Managing both internal and external stakeholders
Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities as directed by the Estimating Manager, Senior Estimators and own initiative
Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price
Maintain quality service by following organisation standards
To be considered for this position you will have at least 3-5 years previous civils estimating experience ideally within an engineering or construction environment, the ideal candidate will have experience of working within the Waste and Water industry with some practical / site experience preferred. The suitable candidate will have the ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information and be competent in MS Excel with experience of MS Project or P6 Primavera planning software.
To apply please send an update cv to the WGM recruitment team for further review.

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