Senior Estimator - High End Residential
Edinburgh
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.