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Senior Estimator

Activus Recruitment
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire AB51, Scotland

Salary

£40,000 - £60,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a Senior Estimator to join our client's commercial team in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire.
  • The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in construction, particularly in tendering for civils and main contracting.
  • Responsibilities include managing the pricing function for various contracts, generating new business, and preparing tenders.
  • The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

We are currently seeking Senior Estimator to complement our clients commercial team based in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire. The candidate will be ambitious and driven with an in-depth knowledge of construction.

The Role:

  • Manage the pricing function for contracts ranging from small works to multimillion pound developments.
  • Generating new business and proactively following up all leads.
  • Interaction with clients, suppliers and contracts team, negotiating at all levels.
  • Preparation of tenders whilst ensuring commercial issues relating to tenders are addressed.
  • Drive the tender submission process to improve accuracy, turnaround times and win-rates.
  • Handover meetings of successful tenders to contracts team.
  • Coaching and mentoring estimating team.

Personal Requirements

  • Enthusiastic and driven with excellent communication skills
  • Excellent eye for detail and a comprehensive approach.
  • You will be highly experienced in reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications.
  • Experience in tendering for civils and main contracting
  • Experience of various construction methods
  • Highly motivated and organised individual
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Experienced in accurately measuring quantities from construction drawings.
  • Good understanding of commercial issues relating to tenders
  • Competent in the use of computer packages.

On-site, hybrid and remote (within the UK) options available.

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