Chief Estimator

Contract Scotland; Grange Villa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in the UK is looking for a Chief Estimator to manage and guide the estimating team. This position requires extensive experience in construction estimating and project management. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to develop accurate bids. The company is 100% employee-owned, offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Well-rounded employer-paid benefits program

Educational assistance

Recognition and annual salary reviews

Leadership conferences

Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in construction estimating.
• Experience with larger complex project estimates.
• Familiarity with commercial or industrial construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop bids that comply with client needs.
• Review project estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical support to estimators as required.
• Lead selection of subcontractors and material vendors.
• Engage in pre-bid and bid strategy meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of project schedules and bid proposals.

Skills

Construction estimating

Project management

Team leadership

Technical support

Education

Engineering degree or technical diploma

Trade apprenticeship or certificate

Job description

Overview

This highly sort after employer is 100 percent employee owned and they put their values at the centre of everything they do.

Continuous improvement is core to their success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value, and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day, their teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play. But above all, they're building community. And, they're looking for like-minded people to join them.

Together, you can build a better world

Job Description

The Chief Estimator provides management, support and assistance to the estimating team. This individual is responsible for the overall performance, leadership, mentorship and effectiveness of the estimating team.

Responsibilities

• Effectively develop bids that comply with client needs, while providing an acceptable rate of return
• Review project estimates to establish accuracy and completeness prior to the client presentation
• Provide technical support to all estimators and prepare estimates as required
• Lead the selection of subcontractors and major material vendors for projects
• Participate in pre-bid, bid strategy and presentation meetings to certify consistency
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary project schedules and bid proposals

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical diploma in engineering technology.
• Trade apprenticeship or certificate an asset.
• Ten or more years of experience in construction estimating; commercial or industrial construction is preferred.
• Ten or more years of experience with larger complex project estimates.

Additional Information

• 100% employee owned. Every person who works for the company can become an owner. There is only one class of units, because they believe everyone should be treated equal. They talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure they mean it!
• Competitive salaries
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.