Civils Estimator

Anderson Knight have a current requirement for a Civils Estimator on a permanent basis. Our client is one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers and is recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and a commitment to health and safety. 

This role will cover their various projects across Scotland on a hybrid model working in our Glasgow office. The overall purpose of the role is to compile competitive, accurate and auditable estimates using supplier, subcontractor, and internal labour costs / rates. Reporting to the Estimating Manager you will be involved in projects of various values across all business streams to produce estimates according to suit the requirements of the client.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Preparing MEICA estimates against a wide and varied range of work scope in line with agreed pricing strategy.

• Manage time effectively when working on multiple estimates simultaneously to ensure timely submission of estimates to meet agreed deadlines in line with agreed KPI’s.

• Reviewing and appraising supplier and subcontractor quotations

• Producing a basis of estimate, including the creation of assumptions, exemptions and identifying risk

• Estimating Project Risk Registers

• Communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers Technical & Design and Commercial personnel in the estimate development process.

• Report to Estimating Manager on clarifications, questions and any challenges after completing an estimate.

• Managing both internal and external stakeholders

• Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities as directed by the Estimating Manager, Senior Estimators and own initiative.

• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.

• Maintain quality service by following organisation standards.

About you:

To be considered for this position you will have at least 3-5 years previous civils estimating experience ideally within an engineering or construction environment, the ideal candidate will have experience of working within the Waste and Water industry with some practical / site experience preferred. The suitable candidate will have the ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information and be competent in MS Excel with experience of MS Project or P6 Primavera planning software.