Our client is looking for an Estimator to join their well established team in Inverness.
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.
Work as part of the Head Office commercial team supporting business development and tendering activity.
~???????Review tender documentation and report to the Commercial Manager on programme, scope, risks and opportunities to support bid/no-bid decisions.
~ Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and manage responses.
~ Prepare detailed comparisons of supplier and subcontractor quotations.
~ Present and review tender submissions with the Commercial Manager and senior team.
~ 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.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Director or Commercial Manager.
Performance Measures
Achievement of company commercial and operational targets.
Accuracy and reliability of financial and estimating information.