Surfacing Estimator

Location
Troon
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
06 Jan 2017
Closes
03 Feb 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client is looking to recruit a highly motivated Estimator to join their busy road surfacing department. Reporting to the Surfacing Manager the successful candidate will have a key role in the department and will be responsible for all tender enquiries from inception through to order conversion.

Job Role:
- Review and evaluation of tender enquiry documentation from small private works to major surfacing projects.
- Extract accurate information from enquiry documents (BoQ???s, Drawings and Specifications) and preparing cost estimates.
- Preparation and submission of tenders and pre- qualification questionnaires to meet tight deadlines.
- Work closely with their Quantity Surveyor and Operations team in the transition of tenders to live project status communicating all information required to fulfil the projects to timeframes and budget.
- Attending potential sites for measurement purposes or client liaison at tender stage.
- Identification and pricing/valuation of variations and additional works.

The successful candidate will:
- Have experience in surfacing / civil engineering industry and working knowledge of the Specification of Highway Works.
- Have experience in tendering for local authority frameworks, partnerships and major projects.
- Have knowledge of civil engineering and construction contracts. NEC3 and JCT minor works.
- Be self- motivated with good communication skills and flexible in their approach to work and duties.
- Have a full clean driving licence.

The Estimator position offers a very competitive salary and company vehicle. The role will be based in their Troon office and will require the candidate to travel to sites, trade body and procurement events.

To be considered for this role, please apply today