SLA13178 - Estimator

Job Description

Housing & Technical Resources Location: Brandongate, Leechlee Road, Hamilton Hours: 35 hours per week Duration: Permanent We deliver an integrated Design, Contract and Project management service based on strong links between our Building Services and Consultancy Services sections and private sector construction professionals and contractors therefore having the ability to interact constructively with a variety of stakeholders and partners is an essential requirement of the post. An opportunity has arisen within Housing & Technical Resources for a motivated estimator to join our Building Services team. Your primary role will be to assist with the delivery of an estimating service on a daily basis reporting to the Project Manager. You will be required to work to pre-determined timescales and targets and will bring to the position a sound knowledge of new build and renovation projects, conditions of contract and health and safety legislation. You will deliver an estimating service relative to the contracts and maintenance sections of Building Services and with your knowledge and experience you will be expected to provide practical advice on contractual issues, tender resourcing, and post tender analysis. You should be able to work as part of a team and on an individual basis as well as having the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines consistently. It is essential that you have experience of effectively solving problems together with a proven track record within an estimating related environment. Experience of an industry standard estimating system and working within a quality management system would be advantageous. You should demonstrate a commitment to the principles of customer care, while displaying excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate previous experience of working to targets and pre-determined timescales along with an awareness of health and safety in the workplace. It is essential that you have a proven track record of working within a property/ construction environment and you will display professionalism and demonstrate excellent communication skills. As part of our approach to good practice and safer recruitment we carry out a number of pre-employment checks for example, Identity, Asylum and Immigration and employment history etc. With quality service provision and best value as key aspects of this role your focus will be high on customer satisfaction demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Please Apply online All correspondence will be via your email address registered with myjobscotland. Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Please be aware if you are recommended for appointment, you will be required to attend a Health Check.

The Individual

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: • Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme • Up to 33 days annual leave • Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) • Occupational sick pay • Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave. • Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema. • Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)