Estimator

With a client #39;s increasing workload, Search are currently looking to work with an Estimator to further strengthen the clients commercial team. The ideal candidate would be based in the Inverness area and have a Civils Background. KEY DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES Tendering Activities: * Form part of the head office commercial team. * Respond to business opportunities, requesting to participate in tendering opportunities. * On receipt of documents, review and report to the Commercial Manager on the timescales, requirements, opportunities and risks of particular projects to establish whether to bid or not. * Check and process all tender documents that have been received. * Upload and format all BQs to the internal estimating spreadsheet format. * Take-off quantities from drawings/documents if required. * Send out enquiries to suppliers and sub-contractors. * Prepare comparisons on supplier/subcontractor bids received. * Price BQs from first principles using the internal outputs and rates. * Assemble tender bids/documents and supporting information. * Present/review prepared bids with the Commercial Manager and relevant senior staff. * Timeously submit bids in accordance with the ITT. * Respond to client queries/amendments on submitted tenders. * When successful, arrange a hand-over meeting with the construction team and prepare a comprehensive pack of tender information to inform the commercial lead for the project. Other duties/ responsibilities: * Developing and maintaining good professional relationships with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors, clients and their representatives. * Regularly updating the Director/Commercial Manager of any potential commercial threats and opportunities. * Provide any other reasonable duties as requested by the Director/Commercial Manager PERFORMANCE MEASURES * Provision of accurate financial information. * Relationships with key external and internal business contacts. KEY COMPETENCES * The ability to carefully and accurately process all tender information to ensure that robust competitive tenders are prepared. * Have detailed knowledge of construction techniques and principles. * Have good communication skills. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age