Estimator - Office Fit Out

COMPANY:

Join a leading collective of experienced professionals based in the Central Belt of Scotland including Edinburgh & Glasgow. With experience in transforming spaces across various sectors including residential, commercial & industrial. Their team is committed to excellence and innovation in every project they undertake.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE:

- Minimum 3 years UK experience in Estimating

- Construction related qualification to diploma or degree level, Construction Management or equivalent.

- Full clean UK driving license

- Proficient in MS Office Suites including Excel and Word

- Experience of a variety of procurement routes and construction methodologies and a technical knowledge base

- Demonstration of cost estimating techniques

- Knowledge of construction contracts

- Experience of liaising with internal and external clients

- Attention to detail and a sense of urgency in completing tasks

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of detailed tender and budget cost proposals
• Returning tender bids within timescales and ensuring competitiveness in the market
• Review of tender / pricing documents to develop a clear understanding of the project requirements
• Advising on procurement strategy and understanding contract conditions / particulars
• Visiting site to assess costing requirements for all projects, including any associated surveying and measuring
• Working with the D&B manager and design team to advise and develop specifications and design solutions
• Working with the client or client’s professional team to develop scope and agree specification
• Liaising with selected sub-contractors to develop design specifications for costing
• Taking supply chain sub-contractors to site where required to view and assess proposed scope of works
• To obtain best value by ensuring a competitive number of prices are received for each work package and where negotiating, to make sure costs are in line with current market rates
• Recommending and advising on proposed sub-contractors best suited for each project
• Preparation of tender and contract documents including work packages and pricing schedules where required
• Assess health, safety & environmental requirements with the project manager and QHSE advisor to ensure any cost implications are captured in tender costs
• Collating overall tender returns for external tenders where required and ensuring submission by the due time and date
• Presenting and explaining costs to clients
• To maximise commercial benefits while preparing tender costs, including agreement of MCDs and other such commercial arrangements
• Developing and maintaining a suitable supply chain to allow a minimum of 3 prices for all sub-contract trades where applicable
• Analysing costs and cost engineering to suit budget requirements
• Formulating detailed tender reports where required for clients
• Understanding contract programmes and procurement of sub-contractors and materials to meet timescales
• Commercial handover of costs to quantity surveyor and operations team, including reporting on projected margin at handover
• Provide information for site management team regarding appointed contractors and work packages
• Providing support to the design & build manager and design & build director as required