Civils Estimator

Orion Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable contractor is looking for an experienced Civils Estimator in Inverness. The role involves preparing estimates for civil engineering projects, negotiating with subcontractors, and ensuring reliability in pricing. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in civil estimating and strong organizational and negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and long-term employment opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Healthcare

Vehicle Allowance

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and tender documents.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and costings for civil engineering projects.
• Review tender and technical documentation for competitive pricing.
• Liaise with engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to negotiate rates.

Skills

Civil estimating

Technical drawing interpretation

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Estimating software familiarity

Job description

Overview

Orion Group are working with a successful and growing Highland-based contractor with a proven track record of delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the region, to source an experienced Civils Estmator to add to there Inverness based Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and costings for civil engineering projects (roads, earthworks, water and drainage).
• Review tender and technical documentation to ensure competitive and reliable pricing.
• Liaise with engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to negotiate rates and gather accurate quotations.
• Contribute to tendering strategies, increasing the company's chances of winning projects.
• Provide reports and recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• You will be a great fit for this role if you have:
• Proven experience in civil estimating.
• Experience of pricing earthworks, roads, and infrastructure works etc.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and tender documents.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and negotiating skilss with the ability to work under pressure.
• Advantageous: familiarity with estimating software

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Bonus
• Secure, long-term employment with a well-established Highland contractor.
• Healthcare
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Vehicle Allowance.
• *Applicant must have experience of Estimating projects within the UK

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment