Senior Estimator

We are recruiting a Senior Estimator for a major Civil Engineering contractor in Scotland. Principal duties include but are not limited to the following: Prepare cost estimates for: • Site works/earth works such as site clearance, removal and waste • Excavation to shape site to grade level including compaction • Filling with imported material including compaction • Site access roads • Concrete paving for roads and parking areas • Concrete foundations including earthwork, embeds, formwork, rebar, setting foundation bolts, backfill, and compaction • Drainage including all earthwork, piping, concrete ditches, catch basin, and manholes • Water supply for converter building and office • Sewage line, septic tank including earth works • Small power installations and lighting • Building foundations including piers, footings and flatwork • Cable trenches and conduits • Building structure including concrete superstructure • Civils manpower and supervision • Site mobilization and demobilization • Site visits and investigations for future and existing projects • Civil works supervision • Building Construction supervision Other tasks: •Recommend alterations to design with Engineering Department to provide value within bids and add quality of processes and/or procedures • Participate as a member of project teams to assist in the scope of the pre-contract schedule, and provide technical guidance for civil works activities • Coordinate with the Site manager on material deliveries, schedule, performance of the Health and Safety • Heavy interface with customers, and customer reps and Contractors Preferred Qualifications and experience: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Ability to read and understand civil design drawings and technical documents Ability to communicate effectively and act decisively Ability to document work performed and track progress of project, including administration Broad knowledge civil engineering works and the ability to independently resolve complex problems Foresight to anticipate problems and recognize opportunities for cost-effectively improving operations Familiar with Substation construction practices Knowledgeable of major concrete construction methods Familiar with Substation civil design, civil work, and building construction Comprehends lifting techniques for major equipment For further information on this and all other commercial roles within civil engineering please contact John Duffus on (Apply online only)