Civils Estimator

Alison Gray Recruitment; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Civils Estimator for a well-established company in Ballymena. The successful candidate will support the lead estimator in calculating construction cost estimates and managing project negotiations. Strong communication and project management skills are essential. This full-time role offers a salary of £40k per annum with various employee benefits including private healthcare and pension scheme.

Benefits

£40k per annum

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

On-site parking

Employee Referral scheme

Company sick pay

30 days holidays

Private healthcare scheme

AXA Insurance discount

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life Insurance policy

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience in estimating and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Work within the estimating team to secure projects.
• Complete tender documentation and submit tender.
• Negotiate with clients and contractors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to interpret drawings

Proven estimating experience

Project management

Strong planning skills

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Alison Gray Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting a Civils Estimator to join a well-established company in Ballymena. As an estimator you will support the lead estimator and be responsible for calculating construction cost estimates and you will be involved in the planning, development, negotiation and award of a project.

Responsibilities

• Work within the estimating team to price and secure projects for the Civil Engineering market.
• Provide regular information to the in terms of current projects, order statuses, tenders completed, stock etc.
• Completion of tender documentation and submission of the tender
• Ensure that customer enquiries, Bills of Quantities and tenders are priced accurately from drawings and bar schedules and in the required timeframe.
• Negotiate and communicate in a professional and technical manner with clients and contractors in order to maintain and develop commercial relationships.
• Organise and attend client meetings
• To be able to interpret information to provide win win solution for the customer & the business
• Liaise with all relevant departments to ensure orders are processed successfully within customer requirements, budget and on program.
• Assist in resolving any technical queries where necessary.
• Any other duties, within reason and capability, as agreed through consultation with the line manager

Essential Criteria

• Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction related degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings and engineering information
• Proven experience in estimating and providing excellent customer service.
• Effective in project management and exceeding customer expectations.
• Evidence of the ability to achieve/exceed business objectives.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Strong program management experience in managing customer programmes from tender stage to delivery.

Benefits

• £40k per annum
• Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• On-site parking
• Employee Referral scheme
• Company sick pay
• 30 days holidays
• Private healthcare scheme
• AXA Insurance discount
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Insurance policy

Please send your CV for consideration.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.