Civils Estimator

OLG Recruitment

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Civils Estimator for our client located in Scunthorpe. This is a full time contract position working 40 hours per week, you will be based in Scunthorpe and will be required to travel to sites around Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

As the Civils Estimator you will be required to quote, plan and execute projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.. This includes resourcing and co-ordinating the efforts of team members and any third-party contractors in order to deliver projects according to plan. Also to define the projects objectives and oversee quality control throughout.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:

Direct and manage project development beginning to end 

Liaise with clients on an ongoing basis 

Estimate the resources needed to achieve project goals 

Monitor and manager project budgets and accounts 

Where required, negotiate with other departments for the acquisition of required personnel from within the group

Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel 

Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team

Define project success criteria and present to client and management

Mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work

Identify, build, develop and grow any client relationships vital to the success of the Business

Develop own relevant knowledge and skills

Responsible for Health and Safety for personnel, conductions risk assessments and producing safe systems of work.

Experience:

10 years experience in site operations 

5 years experience of managing a team 

Formal Educational Requirements:

HNC/HD in Construction or Engineering 

Honours degree in Civil Engineering or similar 

Functional Competencies

Statutory requirements for civil engineering / construction Demonstrates understanding and adherence to statutory requirements for engineering / construction standards and processes including lifting, work at height, use of plant, transport, etc

Health, Safety and Environment standards Demonstrates awareness, understanding and application of relevant legislation

Project management Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of project management techniques and IT software applications

Financial Decision Making Taking action based on accurate analysis of financial information, developing alternate courses of action based on logical assumption, facts and available resources

Materials Purchasing Demonstrates knowledge and experience of purchasing concepts and techniques, purchasing processes methods and tools

Contract management Knowledge and experience related to contract types, legal requirements, financial terms and conditions related to contracts

Quantitative Analysis Understanding numerical data, charts, tables, graphs, performing calculations, making comparisons and combining quantitative information

Personal Safety To demonstrate responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others around you

Reporting To demonstrate the reporting of any issues, incidents, near misses and good practices through safety management

Personal Competencies

IT Literate and able to competently navigate Microsoft Office & Project Applications

Good communication skills essential

A team player

Excellent customer service to always promote the business brand and reputation