Average Assistant Estimator salary in Glasgow

Your new companyOur client are a market leader in their sector which is the design and build of specialist industrial and manufacturing facilities for a select group of premium clients. As their business grows they are seeking to appoint a commercially savvy construction professional to an Estimating position.Your new roleThe vast majority of our clients work is design and build and our building offer a full turn key solution, so as their Estimator you will often be working on a contract which will be negotiated rather than tendered on the open market. Your role as estimator will be take the tender from initial discussions with the client and assist the construction directors in pulling together an accurate price and budget. You will be closely working with our client's team of specialist contractors in compiling competitive prices along with working with our clients in house design team to ensure the design and pricing match up with clients requirements.What you'll need to succeedOur client are seeking an estimator with experience of working with complex design and build projects. You may be working for a main contractor and are seeking to try something a bit different out of the hustle and bustle of the open tender market. As our clients projects are on the complex side with layers of complex M&E requirements a candidate working as an estimator for a leading M&E contractor who understands design and build may also be of interest. You must be client focused and collaborative and enjoy producing accurate and deployable estimates.What you'll get in returnOur client have an excellent culture which is aligned with a very collaborative approach to their client base. They partner with their clients and this leads to a more positive and efficient work environment for stakeholders on their projects. Our client are offer exceptional salaries and a competitive bonus scheme.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Contract Scotland require a Senior Civils Estimator to work one an award winning Civil Engineering Company who are thriving within the Scottish Water Framework.  Purpose of the role is as listed below:  To provide the cost estimating for the Civils discipline ensuring accurate cost estimates and supporting technical information to enable ESD to submit credible project estimates at a level of detail to assist ESD in achieving the targeted turnover and margin levels. To liaise with the Project Management and Design functions to facilitate the efficient flow of information into Estimating ensuring the civils estimating reflects the delivery strategy at any point in time. To participate within the Estimating team with the development of the collaborative estimating platform (BES) working with Scottish Water on the new Estimating platform libraries. To innovate and identify efficiencies whilst participating in the collaborative Integrated Wedge whilst developing solutions for projects from Gate 50 to Gate 70 working alongside the other discipline Managing Estimators. To collaboratively work with other members of the Estimating team inputting and supporting with Civils knowledge. The job responsibilities and the position to whom the job holder reports may vary from time to time. Therefore, the job responsibilities will include but may not be limited to any or all of the following items as required. Principal Duties The Senior Civils Estimator will be responsible and take the overall lead for the discipline on allocated projects; co-ordinating and reviewing the overall inputs for the project; taking the estimate to full conclusion. This shall include liaison with the Project Managers, Design Team and Scottish Water. A key part of this will be the identification of Opportunities / Efficiencies which would be available to client within the confines of the contract thus contributing and enhancing margins on the projects.  The other key area of the role is participating in the Integrated Wedge bringing innovative ideas, efficiencies, and originality in pricing regimes / norm generation contributing to the timeline strategy for pricing projects in the integrated wedge. This will involve working within the Estimating and Wider Integrated Wedge team to move towards Actual Target Price setting at gate 70. For the Senior Civils Estimator this will be under the direction of the Managing / Senior Estimator who will provide support and coaching. Principal duties include: Working with the Project Managers to understand the delivery strategy for each individual tender.Actively engage, and develop long term relationships with, key supply chain organisations working alongside the Supply Chain team developing positive and constructive relationships with key Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.Identify opportunities for margin growth, identify and analyse risks to input into the associated risk and opportunity register associated with the estimate.Participate in internal reviews, governance, presentations, and negotiations with Scottish Water as necessary.Developing innovative approaches where appropriate and participate in the Tender Efficiency Factor objectives.Collate targeted feedback on successful projects and compare to current projects in the Wedge.Participate and assist the site delivery teams to ensure a full handover assisting with any queries once the projects move into Deliver.Work as a member of the Estimating Team providing coaching / Assistance to other team members for the Civil discipling and assisting others with workloads and deliverable.Participate in any special projects and delivery of “Ad-Hoc” requests from the Managing Estimator and Estimating Manager.key supply chain organisations.Ident opportunities for margin growth, identify and analyse risks and produce the associated risk register.Participate in post tender interviews, presentations and negotiations with clients and ensure the successful handover to delivery teams following award. Legal Information:Contract Scotland acts as an employment agency for permanent work and acts as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in Scotland/the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. At Contract Scotland, 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.

Seeking an Estimator with Fit-Out Expertise Are you a skilled and experienced Estimator with a passion for fit-out projects? Do you thrive in a dynamic team environment and possess the drive to deliver top-notch results? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Location: Glasgow, Scotland ? Working Hours: Full-time, 5 days a week Contract Scotland is currently recruiting for a well-established fit-out company, who are based in the West of Scotland. Our client is an innovative and forward-thinking company who are seeking an Estimator. You will collaborate closely with a dynamic estimating team, contributing your expertise to exciting fit-out ventures. As a valued member of the company, you will play a vital role in shaping their future successes. What you'll do: Utilise your extensive fit-out experience to provide accurate and detailed estimations. Collaborate with the Estimating Manager to develop efficient and competitive project bids. Evaluate project requirements, analyse data, and conduct thorough cost assessments. Stay updated with industry trends and pricing to ensure our bids remain competitive. Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimating processes What you'll bring:Proven experience as an Estimator, specifically in the fit-out domain. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, ensuring precision in all estimations. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, working seamlessly within a team. Adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Sounds good, why choose this company? They foster a supportive and inclusive work culture that values each team member's contributions. Be part of an organisation committed to delivering exceptional fit-out projects. Opportunities for professional growth and development are available to help you excel in your career. If you wish to discuss in more detail, please call Stephanie on or send your updated CV to Legal Information:Contract Scotland acts as an employment agency for permanent work and acts as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in Scotland/the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. At Contract Scotland, 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.