Senior Estimator - High End Residential
£40,000 - £80,000 + Bonuses
Edinburgh
My client is a leading force in the construction industry in Edinburgh & the Lothians, dedicated to delivering high-quality bespoke residential builds, renovations and extensions. Due to a period of continual growth and the large number of projects that have been brought my client has identified the need for a new Senior Estimator to join their growing team.
The role is mainly office based; however, you will be required to carry out site visits at the estimate stage and during construction.
The Duties:
Daily tasks will change depending on the day and the project but can consist of:
- ?Creating detailed estimates from drawings using.
- Completing tenders issued by external Architects.
- Getting prices for special orders that plug into your estimate.
- Site visits pre-estimate.
- Making use of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, and Autodesk DWG TrueView and any future estimating packages.
- Update the master rates sheet with real time rates.
- The successful candidate will be expected to prepare tenders and undertake take offs from construction drawings, reading drawings, understanding specifications and using excel to a good standard.
- Populating client bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
- Preparing scope marked up drawings using Bluebeam.
- For secured projects attending handover meetings with surveying, design and management.
- Maintaining accurate records of tender submissions, tender queries and RFI’s.
- Preparing tender bids and collating information from enquiries received.
- Meeting client on-site to negotiate best price and understand requirements.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients.
- Researching materials, equipment and labour costs.
The Requirements
- Creating detailed estimates from drawings using.
- Completing tenders issued by external Architects.
- Getting prices for special orders that plug into your estimate.
- Site visits pre-estimate.
- Making use of relevant computer software such as Excel, Word, and Autodesk DWG TrueView and any future estimating packages.
- Update the master rates sheet with real time rates.
- The successful candidate will be expected to prepare tenders and undertake take offs from construction drawings, reading drawings, understanding specifications and using excel to a good standard.
- For secured projects attending handover meetings with surveying, design and management.
- Maintaining accurate records of tender submissions, tender queries and RFI’s.
- Meeting client on-site to negotiate best price and understand requirements.
- Researching materials, equipment and labour costs.
What’s In It for You
- £40,000 - £80,000 per annum (DOE)
- Bonus available through the company profit share scheme
- Flexible start time between 8am-10am
- Mileage Allowance
- 28 days’ holiday (including public holidays)
- Career growth opportunities as the company grows.