Estimator / Bid Manager

Key Requirements:

  • Proven working experience in estimating in Civil Engineering Projects
  • Strong understanding of cost control
  • Must possess excellent organisational skills to meet deadlines and plan / prioritise workloads
  • Communication and negotiation skills
  • Time management and planning skills
  • Driving License Essential

Compensation:

  • £50,000 to £60,000 pa
  • Life Insurance
  • Company pension scheme and range of benefits
Employee Benefits

Location:

  • Based in Paisley
  • Covering the central belt and beyond

Closing Date:

  • 02/11/2025
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Full Details

We are seeking a motivated Estimator / Bid Manager to join the Contracts Department at Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd.

Job Purpose: Working within the commercial team, reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, the candidate will be responsible for preparing and submitting bids for various types of Civil Engineering projects within both the public and private sectors. This role requires a strong understanding of cost control and the ability to review and analyse drawings and specifications thoroughly to ensure bids submitted are accurate, to enable projects to be delivered successfully on time and within budget.

Company: Hillhouse Group is a family-owned business operating throughout Scotland. The company is a major supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, concrete products, road surfacing and civil engineering services to the construction industry and civil engineering sectors.

HG Contracts is the Contracting Division of Hillhouse Quarry Group and has an excellent reputation within the industry. The company has its own training department and further training and career development opportunities will be available to the successful candidate. As part of Hillhouse Group, the company is able to offer stable employment with a robust reporting structure in addition to the various advantages of working for a large, established Company.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for both public contract tenders and private companies in line with agreed company pricing strategies, tender/contractual documentation and relevant specifications/legislation.
• Preparing responses to technical and quality qualification questions, including method statements and risk assessments.
• Preparing take-offs from drawings and producing BOQ’s/Activity Schedules where required.
• Collecting and reviewing subcontract and material quotations to aid accurate cost estimation.
• Managing and prioritising workload in order to meet tender/contractual deadlines.
• Provide detailed handover documentation including project information and cost allowances to operational teams to allow smooth handover from bid to operations.
• Following up on tenders submissions to obtain feedback and help improve future bids.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven working experience in estimating in Civil Engineering Projects.
• Strong understanding of cost control.
• Must possess excellent organisational skills to meet deadlines and plan / prioritise workloads.
• Communication and negotiation skills.
• Time management and planning skills.

Benefits:

• 32 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• On-site parking
• Life Insurance
• Training opportunities

Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender or religion.

Please do not apply for this role if you do not currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or if that right is about to expire. We do not offer sponsorship for any vacancies.

We will only contact applicants who are being invited for interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/11/2025