Estimator

An estimating position has become available within CCG with the opportunity to join our busy Estimating department and assist with our widespread tendering activities across the group.

The CCG Group, celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2024, works across Scotland’s construction sector. We are market leaders for sustainable housebuilding whilst we also work on commercial, industrial, care and education projects up to £100m in value.

The key role carries full responsibility for handling tender opportunities throughout the estimating cycle. You will be reporting directly to the Estimating Manager and liaising with all other functional departments within the organisation for input and support as required. Part of the role involves assisting other less experienced members of the estimating department and supporting their development.

Salary: Dependent on skills/experience
Hours: Full-time position, Core Flexible Working Policy
Location: 1 Cambuslang Road, Cambuslang Investment Park, Glasgow, G32 8NB

Permanent

The Role

Preparing supplier/sub-contractor enquiries to be issued to the supply chain
Creation of pricing documentation including take-off/quantification
requirements, for internal and external parties.
Obtaining quotations from sub-contractors; analysis and negotiation of best
value offers.
Resolve ambiguities in tender documents and respond to queries from subcontractors.
Compile full tender price information including preliminaries and all work sections; including highlighting areas where added value can be created.
Prepare information packages for handover to the construction team.
Brief project team on tender bids and attend internal meetings.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in a main contracting or sub-contracting environment and looking to progress their career. Must have strong interpersonal and reporting skills plus good all-around IT capabilities. A meticulous approach to your work is necessary to carry out methodical analysis – along with being able to cope well under pressure. You must have the ability to maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines.

Skills