Estimator - Civils

Our client is looking for an Estimator to join their well established team in Inverness. Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. About the Role As a key member of our clients commercial team, you will play a vital role in securing future work by preparing and submitting high-quality, competitive tenders. You will support business growth by expanding our client base, developing new opportunities, and strengthening relationships with existing customers all while ensuring projects are secured on a profitable and sustainable basis. Working closely with the Commercial Manager and senior leadership, you will contribute to establishing our client as a leading contractor across civil engineering, renewables, electrical infrastructure and road works, while supporting the continued development of our construction operations. Key Duties & Responsibilities Tendering & Estimating Work as part of the Head Office commercial team supporting business development and tendering activity. ???????Identify and respond to tender opportunities and requests to participate. Review tender documentation and report to the Commercial Manager on programme, scope, risks and opportunities to support bid/no-bid decisions. Process and manage all incoming tender documents accurately and efficiently. Upload and convert Bills of Quantities into internal estimating formats. Measure and take off quantities from drawings and specifications where required. Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and manage responses. Prepare detailed comparisons of supplier and subcontractor quotations. Build up prices from first principles using internal rates and outputs. Compile complete tender submissions, including all supporting documentation. Present and review tender submissions with the Commercial Manager and senior team. Submit bids in full compliance with Invitation to Tender (ITT) requirements and deadlines. Respond to post-submission queries, clarifications and amendments from clients. On successful bids, lead handover meetings and prepare full tender packs for project delivery teams and commercial leads. Commercial & Relationship Management Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors, clients and consultants. Proactively identify and communicate commercial risks and opportunities to senior management. Support continuous improvement of tendering and estimating processes. Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Director or Commercial Manager. Performance Measures Success in this role will be measured by: Achievement of company commercial and operational targets. Accuracy and reliability of financial and estimating information. xbpsjku Strength and professionalism of relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. For more information please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland