Civils Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de construction renommée recherche un Estimator Civil pour soutenir son département de chiffrage. Le rôle consiste à élaborer des estimations, collaborer avec diverses équipes et développer des coûts durables, tout en respectant les budgets. Un diplôme dans un domaine connexe et une expérience en estimation de travaux civils sont requis pour réussir dans ce poste clé.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Pension plan

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Expérience en estimation de travaux civils et systèmes analytiques informatisés.
• Capacité à effectuer des mesures et estimations de coûts à divers stades de projet.
• Expertise dans l'environnement terraine et civils.

Responsibilities

• Développer et produire des estimations spécifiques à la discipline.
• Analyser les plans et spécifications de projet pour des prix précis.
• Collaborer avec les chefs de projet et ingénieurs pour recueillir des informations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project Management

Risk Management

Cost Estimation

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in engineering, surveying, or construction-related field

Job description

Job Description

Estimator

About The Role:
This renowned construction business is currently looking to appoint a Civil Estimator to support their estimating department. The department is responsible for the growth, delivery, P&L, and workload across various construction projects in Scotland, serving both public and private sectors.

As a Civil Estimator, you will have a blend of technical and commercial skills, enjoy teamwork, and develop project scope, programmes, and costs that are sustainable and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and producing discipline-specific estimates, quantitative take-offs, and Bills of Quantity (BOQs).
• Assisting in developing and understanding project solutions, challenging where appropriate, to create accurate estimates.
• Engaging and coordinating with all estimating disciplines and technical specialists.
• Conducting detailed cost estimates for groundworks projects.
• Analyzing project plans and specifications for accurate pricing.
• Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather information.
• Preparing comprehensive bid proposals and ensuring timely submissions.
• Monitoring and updating project budgets to keep costs within parameters.
• Supporting negotiations with clients and suppliers.

Requirements:

• Issuing enquiries to stakeholders, evaluating quotations, and preparing bid comparisons.
• Carrying out estimate work using own resources.
• Preparing estimate summaries and submission documents.
• Participating in handover of estimating data to delivery teams.
• Engaging with key stakeholders and maintaining relationships.
• Communicating with commercial, procurement, engineering, and construction teams.
• Supporting risk and opportunity management.
• Awareness of health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Incorporating lessons learned into future projects.
• Maintaining quotation and cost databases.

About the candidate:

The estimating role is key in pre-construction and tendering, requiring effective communication, design interpretation, and cost development skills.

Skills and experience:

• Degree in engineering, surveying, or construction-related field.
• Experience with civil works estimating and computerized analytical systems.
• Ability to perform measurements and cost estimation at various project stages.
• Understanding of design and constructability influences.
• Experience with risk management techniques.
• Groundworks and civils environment expertise.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Commercial awareness.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (please state expectations).
• Company car or allowance, pension, and other benefits depending on experience.

Recruitment Process:

1. First stage interview with JP Executive Search.
2. Second stage with company directors.
3. Final stage with a director.