Senior Estimator - High End Residential

Senior Estimator - High End Residential

£40,000 - £80,000 + Bonuses

Edinburgh

My client is a leading force in the construction industry in Edinburgh & the Lothians, dedicated to delivering high-quality bespoke residential builds, renovations and extensions. Due to a period of continual growth and the large number of projects that have been brought my client has identified the need for a new Senior Estimator to join their growing team.

The role is mainly office based; however, you will be required to carry out site visits at the estimate stage and during construction.

The Duties:

Daily tasks will change depending on the day and the project but can consist of:

• ?Creating detailed estimates from drawings using.
• Completing tenders issued by external Architects.
• Getting prices for special orders that plug into your estimate.
• Site visits pre-estimate.
• Making use of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, and Autodesk DWG TrueView and any future estimating packages.
• Update the master rates sheet with real time rates.
• The successful candidate will be expected to prepare tenders and undertake take offs from construction drawings, reading drawings, understanding specifications and using excel to a good standard.
• Populating client bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Preparing scope marked up drawings using Bluebeam.
• For secured projects attending handover meetings with surveying, design and management.
• Maintaining accurate records of tender submissions, tender queries and RFI’s.
• Preparing tender bids and collating information from enquiries received.
• Meeting client on-site to negotiate best price and understand requirements.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients.
• Researching materials, equipment and labour costs.

The Requirements

• Creating detailed estimates from drawings using.
• Completing tenders issued by external Architects.
• Getting prices for special orders that plug into your estimate.
• Site visits pre-estimate.
• Making use of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, and Autodesk DWG TrueView and any future estimating packages.
• Update the master rates sheet with real time rates.
• The successful candidate will be expected to prepare tenders and undertake take offs from construction drawings, reading drawings, understanding specifications and using excel to a good standard.
• For secured projects attending handover meetings with surveying, design and management.
• Maintaining accurate records of tender submissions, tender queries and RFI’s.
• Meeting client on-site to negotiate best price and understand requirements.
• Researching materials, equipment and labour costs.

What’s In It for You

• £40,000 - £80,000 per annum (DOE)
• Bonus available through the company profit share scheme
• Flexible start time between 8am-10am
• Mileage Allowance
• 28 days’ holiday (including public holidays)
• Career growth opportunities as the company grows.