Assistant Estimator

Deanston Cooper; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful civil engineering contractor in Glasgow is recruiting an Assistant Estimator. You will be responsible for estimating costs for a variety of commercial and residential groundworks projects. Ideal candidates will have experience as an Assistant Estimator, Site Engineer, or Quantity Surveyor, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Currently working as an Assistant Estimator for another civil engineering contractor.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a civil engineering contractor.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents.
• Undertake site inspections and prepare reports.
• Analyse drawings and produce take offs and bills of quantities.
• Prepare and send out tender enquiries to the supply chain.
• Build up an accurate cost estimate for the works.
• Prepare the commercial tender for submission.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Time management

Job description

Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for an Assistant Estimator to work for a highly successful Civil Engineering & Groundworks contractor based in Glasgow. Working alongside the Director of the business and estimating for a variety of commercial & residential groundworks projects, duties will include:

Responsibilities

• Reviewing tender documents
• Undertaking site inspections and preparing reports
• Analysing drawings and producing take off's and bills of quantities
• Preparing and sending out tender enquiries to supply chain and reviewing quotations received
• Building up an accurate cost estimate for the works in an elemental and analytical format.
• Preparing the commercial tender for submission to the Client.

Applications for the role of Assistant Estimator are welcome from candidates who:

Qualifications

• Are currently working at Assistant Estimator level for another civil engineering contractor.
• OR Have a minimum of 2 years experience working for a civil engineering contractor and will currently be at Site Engineer, Section Engineer or Sub Agent level, with a strong desire to move from working on site and into an office based estimating role.
• OR Who are currently working as a Quantity Surveyor and have a strong desire to move into estimating.

Either way, you will have excellent communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative and to strict deadlines.