At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our estimating team and assist in preparing bills of quantities and compiling estimates.
- Company: Careys, a forward-thinking construction company dedicated to quality and growth.
- Benefits: 26 days holiday, excellent salary, pension, and flexible benefits like gym membership.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on personal accountability and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Kick-start your career in construction with exciting projects and long-term development opportunities.
- Qualifications: Degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management; experience in estimating preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Department
Estimating
Location
- Glasgow Office
- Description
Join Our Team as an Assistant Estimator!
Are you a motivated individual with a degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management looking to grow your career in Estimating?
Are you looking to kick-start your career with a company that values long-term development and growth?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About Us
At Careys, we're dedicated to shaping the future of construction.
Our team is committed to delivering high-quality projects and exceeding client expectations.
As we continue to grow, we're seeking talented individuals like you to join us on our journey.
Role Purpose
As an Assistant Estimator, you'll play a crucial role in our estimating team, reporting to the Managing Estimator.
Your main responsibilities will include undertaking measurements from tender drawings, preparing bills of quantities, and assisting estimators in compiling estimates and rate bills of quantities.
What you will be doing
- Review and understand the scope of works, drawings, and specifications.
- Utilise tools such as Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool to measure and take off quantities from drawings.
- Produce bills of quantities following applicable methods of measurement.
- Compile supplier/sub-contractor enquiries for tender buying.
- Work from first principles to rate items within bills of quantities.
- Participate in mid-bid, tender review, and adjudication/settlement meetings.
- Attend client meetings, including pre/post contract interviews.
- Encourage knowledge sharing and upskilling across the team.
What you will bring
Technical Skills and Experience
- Experience in civil engineering or construction management, with exposure to project types such as bulk earthworks, groundworks, roadworks, and RC frames.
- Familiarity with methods of measurement, particularly SMM7.
- Proficiency in electronic measuring tools such as Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
- Experience using estimating software such as Candy or similar.
Personal Skills and Attributes
- Numerically minded with a sound commercial acumen.
- Highly organised with excellent time-management skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
- A problem solver who can anticipate issues and present effective solutions.
- Embraces change and thrives in a continuous improvement environment.
- Builds relationships based on trust and integrity.
- A collaborative team player with a sense of personal accountability and ownership.
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- 26 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays.
- Excellent salary and benefits
- Company pension
- Flexi-care benefits: Tastecard, Gym Membership, Cycle2Work, Holiday Trading, Health cash plan.
- Opportunities for long-term development and growth.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Exciting projects and challenges to enhance your skills and expertise.
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Assistant Estimator in Glasgow employer: Careys
At Careys, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in our Glasgow office. As a Trainee Estimator, you'll benefit from 26 days of holiday, a competitive salary, and opportunities for long-term development, all while working on exciting projects that will enhance your skills and expertise. Join us to kick-start your career in construction with a company that values growth and innovation.
