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Job: Estimator

Location: Central Scotland and the West

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Our client, a civil engineering contractor, seeks to enhance its team by appointing a skilled Estimator for a permanent position based in West Lothian.   The ideal candidate will work within the commercial team, showcasing commercial acumen and a track record in diverse civil engineering and groundwork contracts. Possessing robust technical knowledge, you should demonstrate proficiency in managing multiple projects concurrently.

As an Estimator your responsibilities will include:

Tender Identification & Management:

Identify suitable tenders for pricing.
Download and analyse tender documents.
Provide accurate, detailed quotations and prepare tender submissions.

Estimating & Documentation:

Collate necessary information and complete Bills of Quantities.
Log, track, and monitor tender submissions and successful bids.

Post-Award Handover:

Facilitate a seamless handover of contracts to our delivery teams, ensuring all relevant details are communicated.
Support administrative and filing tasks for the Estimating Team.

To thrive in this role, you should bring prior experience as an estimator in a civils environment and possess:

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in the construction industry, ideally in Estimating, Procurement, Civil Engineering, or Quantity Surveying roles.

Skills:

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.

Other:

Valid UK driving licence.
Proactive and responsible approach, with a positive "can-do" attitude.
Interest in professional growth and career advancement.

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. We welcome applications from experienced Estimators with a proven track record in civil engineering contracting. If this aligns with your career aspirations, please apply with your most recent CV. For additional information, contact Karin Campbell at (phone number removed), quoting reference J44832. #LI-KC1

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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