Estimator

Estimator - Construction Permanent: Main Contracting Location: Glasgow Salary: GBP40,000-GBP55,000 + car allowance Ref: GR1377 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Company Gibson Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected main contractor to recruit an experienced ESTIMATOR to join their Glasgow-based operation. The organisation has had a major presence in the Scottish market for several years and continues to dominate the sector, breaking ground on several prestigious developments in the next few months. This unique and exciting position has been created due to the ongoing growth of the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a real household name in the industry who can demonstrate longevity and a culture of promoting from within. Role Responsibilities The successful ESTIMATOR will be responsible for the compilation of competitive tender offers, the ultimate objective of which is to secure workload and maintain a constant work-stream which will result in a positive contribution to the Company rsquo;s overhead and profit account. * To prepare tender enquiry Appraisals. * Maintaining and updating the Subcontractor Database. * Analysing tender documentation and assessing / highlighting risk factors. * Co-ordinating quality and price components and ensuring Site Visit Reports, Tender-Stage Programmes and Quality Submissions are suitably allocated and compiled to comply with pre-set timetables. * Co-ordinating the transfer of information to and from external consultants engaged for billing purposes on design build tenders. * Accurately pricing measured sections utilising the ConQuest System. * Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors at tender stage to obtain the most competitive prices ensuring firm quotes are received for materials and subcontract items to support the best net estimate. * Co-ordinating and compiling main contract bids, encompassing preliminaries, measured works, sums, selected subcontractor quotations and qualifications. * Preparing final reports, attending Tender Review Meetings with senior management, and ensuring any and all amendments arising are properly incorporated into offers and bids. * Ensuring that all tender returns are compliant and submitted timeously. * Co-ordinating all post-tender queries in conjunction with senior management. * To arrange handover meetings and formally hand-over new contracts. * Assessment and recording of the likely competition when tendering. * Issue and action tender queries. Criteria bull; Educated to degree or HND level with relevant work experience bull; Sound knowledge of Estimating on building projects bull; Candidates must be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role with another main contractor. bull; Excellent communication and Numeracy skills bull; Ideally be proficient in ConQuest Estimating software What to do next If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please apply with your updated CV, or contact Graeme on the details below. If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, don #39;t hesitate to give us a call, in confidence