Estimator / Senior Estimator

**Location**: Cumbernauld

**Salary**: £60k - 70k per year

**Reference**: J43202

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Working Hours**: Full-time

**Created**: 4th December 2023

**Closing**: 1st January 2024

**Job Opportunity**: Estimator/Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering

**Location**: Cumbernauld, Scotland

**Type**: Permanent

Contract Scotland is thrilled to partner with a well-established civil engineering contractor as they seek an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join their team, working on projects across Scotland. Our client is known for their impressive staff retention rates, continuous investment in employee development, and their leadership in the rail and civil engineering infrastructure sectors. This is your chance to become part of a dynamic and approachable team within a market-leading company.

**As an Estimator or Senior Estimator, your key responsibilities will include**:

- Reviewing Tender Information for completeness and raising concerns.
- Producing quantity take-offs from tender information/drawings.
- Preparing Sub-contract & Material enquiry documentation.
- Analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Discussing resourcing and works outputs with the team.
- Supporting the bid team by producing methodologies for works delivery.
- Attending internal Bid Team meetings and contributing to progress discussions.
- Working closely with the tender team to ensure high-quality submissions.
- Preparing clear tender/pricing documents for internal adjudication.
- Collaborating with the tender planner to align with the client’s program.
- Handing over successful bids to the commercial team.

**To succeed in this role, you should have**:

- Previous experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator in civil engineering.
- First Principles Estimating experience is essential.
- Familiarity with Excel, Word, and Estimating software.
- Rail experience is desirable, but civils experience in other sectors will be considered.
- Site-based/operational experience before transitioning to Estimating is advantageous.

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