NEW JOB LOCATION: INVERNESS, HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civils Estimator to join a major civils contractor, based in Inverness. This company offers a portfolio of innovative ideas to meet ever-changing market requirements. Totally committed to adhering to environmentally sensitive and quality assured working practices, our non-confrontational and co-operative approach to managing projects is highly valued by our solid client base.
An experienced civils Estimator is required to join the team working on bids for major projects. The overriding responsibility of the Estimator is to win value added and other profitable work on the best possible terms for the company with the help and support of your colleagues.
Specific roles and responsibilities are seen to be:
- Provide to the approving team an accurate appraise of the clients requirements, summarising the points and identifying the risks and opportunities with the tender/ contract
- Liaise with designers to come up with workable solutions to potential risks that are economically viable
- Seek opportunities to increase profitability of tenders
- Produce detailed estimates, including pricing of all necessary items and labour considerations for contract execution
- Liaise with other team members to get pertinent information on techniques/ production, to be able to produce contract winning estimates
- Attend tender clearance meetings with the personnel appropriate to the level of contract being tendered, which may involve the Area Manager, Proposals Manager and/ or a Director
- Present your view of the tender to both the Area Proposals Team Leader, and also at tender clearance meetings, outlining any concerns, risks or key opportunities
- Ensure that deadlines set by clients for tenders are met
- Delegate key parts of the tender documentation to relevant personnel across the business/ area; such as health and safety, HR, purchasing, etc
- Attend and contribute at meetings and presentations with clients as part of the proposals team
In return they are offering an excellent renumeration package including:
- A competitive starting salary
- Car or car allowance
- An excellent holiday allowance
- The opportunity to join a company that is totally committed to your future This job is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading contractor who offers career opportunities and packages to match. If you have the ambition and drive to succeed, don't miss out on this opening.
If you feel this is the position for you please feel free to call 01463250647 or forward your CV for consideration. If this is not the position for you but you are interested in what other opportunities there are please feel free to call for an informal chat.
Please be aware that CV's will not be forwarded to any position without prior consent