Vacancy – Estimator

Cairn Cross is looking for an ambitious Estimator to join our growing team and begin or further their career in the civil engineering industry. You will join an enthusiastic and driven team supporting your career development.

About Cairn Cross
Cairn Cross is a multi-disciplined design and build specialist main contractor for rail depots and bespoke projects. We work across various sectors, offering complete civil engineering projects nationwide.

With over 25 years of experience, we employ over fifty staff, delivering significant infrastructure across the UK through our complete in-house specialists where safety is paramount.

To achieve our promise of complete client satisfaction, we have established our core values as People, Planet, and Performance in every project, every time.

Accountabilities

• Set up DropBox folders
• Data Entry
• Update registers
• Meeting Records
• Document control
• Libraries
• Fill out standard tender requirements
• Travelling and attending site visits
• Material take off of quants
• Preparation of programme of works
• Tender pricing
• Scope of works writing & formalising
• Formalising sub contract enquires
• Analysing sub contract quotes and incorporating them into tender pricing documents
• Obtaining plant and material quotations
• Reviewing tender documents & preparing detailed tender submissions to a high standard
• Communicating and commenting on special contract terms and conditions
• Developing detailed knowledge of supply chain and building relationships with the same
• Attending post tender submission client liaison
• Attending hand over meetings to contracts and commercial
• Efficiently and accurately managing estimating rates library
• Integrating any company/industry innovations into the tender pricing to drive best value
• Attending post contract lessons learned meetings and comparing estimates with actual work costs

The Person

• Computer literate and proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
• Must be a hardworking individual who is willing to learn
• Must have effective written and verbal communication
• Some experience in the industry at some level would be beneficial
• Should be able to focus on attention to detail
• Must be able to manage their time efficiently

The Specifics

• Location: Morley, Leeds and hybrid of home working where applicable
• Hours: 08:00am – 17:00pm
• Contract: Full-time/Permanent
• Salary: Competitive based on experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Cairn Cross is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from everyone. We promote an open and transparent culture and a workplace where everyone feels included and is treated fairly and respectfully. If you need help with your application, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave and bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Health care insurance
• We provide flexible, agile working availability to roles where jobs permit
• Training, personal development and higher education support
• Enrolment in the company pension scheme

Application
Please send your CV with a cover letter to Careers via careers@cairncross.uk.com or apply directly on our website.