Originating as a family-owned business in the early part of the 20th century, the Malcolm Group has grown to what has become one of the leading providers of Logistics and Construction, aswell as providing other key services in the UK. A business which began with assets of just a single horse and cart.
A small family-run enterprise, its operation evolved from collecting coal from the nearby railway station, for doorto-door deliveries, to what is now highly accomplished, multimillion pound T/O business.
As part of the group, Malcolm Construction Services provide a comprehensive civil engineering and groundworks services and hold enviable reputation as a quality service provider, solving complex problems but moreover, for successfully delivering projects on either a stand-alone basis or as part of a consortia. They offering a larger package to major construction contractors, local authorities and consulting engineers.
Introduction to the Role
Estimator Malcolm Construction are currently looking to appoint a Civil’s Estimator to provide support to their Estimating department, which is responsible for their growth and delivery P&L and workload across numerous construction projects across Scotland, on behalf of both the public and private sector.
As a Civil Estimator, you will have a combined blend of technical and commercial skills and enjoy working as part of a team, developing project scope, programmes and cost for clients which are deemed both sustainable and within budget.
The Malcolm Group has grown to what has become one of the leading providers of Logistics and Construction, aswell as providing other key services in the UK.
Key Responsibilities for the Civil Estimator Role Include
Development and production of the discipline specific estimate, quantitative take-off and Bills Of Quantity (BOQs).
Assist in the development of and actively develop an understanding of the project solution, challenge where appropriate, to enable the creation of the estimate.
Engage and coordinate with all Estimating disciplines and Engineering / Technical Specialists.
Conduct detailed cost estimates for a variety of groundworks projects.
Analyse project plans and specifications to develop accurate pricing.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather essential information.
Prepare comprehensive bid proposals and ensure timely submissions.
Monitor and update project budgets, ensuring costs remain within agreed parameters.
Provide support in negotiations with clients and suppliers.
Requirements
Composition and issuing of enquiries to the Supply Chain, adjudication of returned quotations, preparation of bid tabs for supplier/subcontractor comparisons and recommendations for the basis of estimate.
Estimate work carried out directly utilising own resources.
Prepare estimate summaries and submission documents relating to; estimate reviews, cost assurance and client submittals.
Participate and support the handover of estimating data to delivery teams.
Engage and develop relationships with key supply chain partners.
Communicate with the wider business including commercial, procurement, engineering and construction teams.
Build and maintain client relationships.
Support and provide input to the management of risk and opportunity.
Be aware of current health, safety and environmental requirements and changes.
Obtain feedback on delivered projects; incorporate lesson learnt within future projects and utilise cost data.
Support the development and implementation of continual improvement and increased efficiencies in the departments data and processes.
Input to and maintain quotation and cost rate databases, cost curve and cost models.
About the Candidate
An estimating role forms an essential link in the pre-construction / tendering processes, requiring an effective communicator, with experience to interpret, interrogate and influence the design and construction of a project, whilst developing the cost estimate and associated deliverables.
Malcolm Construction are currently looking to appoint a Civil’s Estimator to provide support to their Estimating department.
Skills and Experience Should Include
Ideally degree educated in engineering, surveying.
Civil Works estimating experience utilising a computerised analytical estimating system.
Ability to complete first principal measurements and cost estimation utilising in-house resources.
Capability to estimate projects at different stages of the project life cycle, from high-level budget through to detailed estimates with quantitative take-off, working with the relevant level of design detail at each stage.
Experience sufficient to understand and influence the design and constructability of a project.
Experience with opportunity and risk management techniques and application within an estimate.
Expertise gained within a civils and groundworks environment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to integrate and be part of a team.
Self-disciplined and organised able to manage work and to work to strict deadlines.
Commercially astute.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive Salary- Please state expectations upon application
Company car or car allowance
Pension
Other benefits depending on level of experience
The Recruitment Process
1st Stage interview with retained advisors JP Executive Search
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