Estimator

Location: Strathaven, Lanarkshire

Salary/ Benefits: £50,000 - £60,000 + car allowance plus;

- Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days plus bank holidays
- Competitive money purchase pension scheme
- A tailored personal development and training programme

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Estimator reporting to the Senior Estimator shall have the responsibility and authority for the production of estimates of all assigned tenders to QTS and shall, at a minimum:-

- Manage and lead allocated tenders
- Mentor more junior team members
- Manage individual tender portfolio to ensure estimates are produced within the required timescales.
- Review Tenders Client information
- Attend site meetings as required
- Produce take-off and collate quotes for materials and from sub-contractors.
- Liaise with Operational team to develop methodology.
- Develop cost estimate for individual scheme.
- Ensure all tender returns meet the client's requirements.
- Ensure that all estimates produced have been reviewed and checked
- Assist with reviewing awarded contracts commercial performance against forecasted at estimating stage.
- Ensure the company is fully aware of the risk and opportunities involved in each tender.
- Liaise and communicate between QTS and the potential client during the tender and pre award periods, including attendance at meetings and technical queries.
- Ensure a commitment to comply with requirements and continual improvement of the effectiveness of the Quality, Health & safety and Environmental Management System.
- Uphold all Company policies.
- Compliance with QTS procedures.
- Assist in any other aspect of the Company where required.
- Scale and territory indicators:

Qualifications

- Minimum HND in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
- Previous experience within tender based estimating preferred
- Confidence with technical drawing interpretation
- Experience in UK Rail Infrastructure (desirable)
- Strong Budgeting & Numeric Skills
- Hold Current and Up To Date Personal Track Safety (PTS) Preferable - however the company can put you through this
- Familiar with the railway standards (desirable)
- Must be IT literate
- Have good interpersonal skills
- Full, Clean UK Driving Licence

For further information and to apply get in touch with a copy of your CV

Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries, if you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs.