Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Overview

Morris & Spottiswood are one of the leading providers of fitout, refurbishment, M&E, facilities management and construction services in the UK. A family firm with a proud track record of excellence, we aim high, act responsibly and value our staff and customers.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the role will offer training, mentoring and career development opportunities. This role can be based at either our Glasgow or Almondvale Office; hybrid working is available.

• Prepare, price and submit tenders to a high quality; demonstrate full analytical estimating knowledge and experience in the preparation of contract preliminaries.
• Ideally have experience predominantly within a fitout / housing / general construction environment.
• Work on your own initiative and adapt quickly to a challenging role.
• liaise effectively with clients, consultants, architects, suppliers and sub-contractors to build strong, rewarding ongoing relationships.

• Educated to at least HND level, demonstrating a strong understanding of estimating issues.
• Robust commercial acumen with good negotiation skills.
• Experience in liaising with clients, consultants, architects, suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Proven track record in multiple tender wins; ability to express opinions clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

• Dedicated Estimator with a background in achieving multiple tender wins.
• Analytical approach and excellent time management; drive and energy to continually improve business success rate.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Car Allowance
• Private Health Care
• 5% Employers Pension Contributions
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + an extra 1/2 day off for your birthday

Morris & Spottiswood is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

One of our core values is to ‘Value People’. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front-of-mind. Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful team