Our client is looking for an Estimator to join their well established team in Inverness.
About the Role
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.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Tendering & Estimating
Work as part of the Head Office commercial team supporting business development and tendering activity
Identify and respond to tender opportunities and requests to participate
Review tender documentation and report to the Commercial Manager on programme, scope, risks and opportunities to support bid/no-bid decisions
Process and manage all incoming tender documents accurately and efficiently
Upload and convert Bills of Quantities into internal estimating formats
Measure and take off quantities from drawings and specifications where required
Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and manage responses
Prepare detailed comparisons of supplier and subcontractor quotations
Build up prices from first principles using internal rates and outputs
Compile complete tender submissions, including all supporting documentation
Present and review tender submissions with the Commercial Manager and senior team
Submit bids in full compliance with Invitation to Tender (ITT) requirements and deadlines
Respond to post-submission queries, clarifications and amendments from clients
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
Support continuous improvement of tendering and estimating processes
Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Director or Commercial Manager.
Performance Measures
Success in this role will be measured by:
Achievement of company commercial and operational targets
Accuracy and reliability of financial and estimating information
Strength and professionalism of relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
If you would like to find out more and would like to discuss in more detail please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland on 07736637516 or email lyndsey.wilkinson@globalhighland.com
Interested? We’d love to hear from you.
Click below to apply, or call 01463 725882 to speak with a member of the team.