Estimator

Estimator

• Annual Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
• Location: West Lothian
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Recruitment is currently hiring on behalf of our esteemed client in the West Lothian area for an experienced Estimator. This role is integral to supporting a growing business unit, preparing, and producing accurate cost estimates from the receipt of Tender enquiry to Tender Settlement stage, and achieving the Company’s Business Plan targets.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deliver the Estimating process to ensure work is undertaken to commercial and qualitative performance standards in a timely manner.
• Plan and organise work to ensure it meets timely and qualitative objectives.
• Follow Company policies and procedures for the business.
• Provide estimating advice and commercial support to the Bid team, Regeneration and business wide as appropriate.
• Review and strengthen the bid process, taking advantage of any competitive edge.
• Take ownership of the timely processing of sub-contractor enquiries and liaise with the business buying teams/supply chain team as appropriate.
• Evaluate/negotiate sub-contractor’s quotations and produce competitive costs for packages.
• Review supply chain performance with divisional managers and address discrepancies.
• Identify and account for tender risks and review lost tenders for improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement the use of data spreadsheets and databases for accurate cost estimates.
• Prepare accurate quantities from tender documents to maximise tender success.
• Implement a consistent internal tender settlement/reconciliation report and handover process.
• Liaise regularly with the Bid Manager and Senior Management teams.
• Develop and maintain pricing master’s by analysing estimating information trends.
• Work closely with Commercial teams on the CVR process and post-project commercial review/reconciliation.
• Responsible for tender estimates/price build-up across divisional work streams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating with the work of others and managing own workload under pressure.
• Proven experience as an Estimator for a main contractor in the construction industry.
• Previous experience in the Energy Services or Social Housing sectors is ideal.
• Knowledge of JCT Form of Contract, schedules of rates, specifications and drawings, bills of quantities, cost value reconciliation, and frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages, particularly Excel and Word.
• HNC/HND in a construction-related subject is desirable.
• Minimum of grade C in Mathematics and English or equivalent qualification

Desirable:

• Building-related degree.
• MCIOB, MRICS, or ARICS.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

To apply for the Estimator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.