SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the water industry is preferable
• Previous experience working in an estimating function desired but not essential
• Civil engineering/Utilities experience essential
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel, programming and other estimating software
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and work with staff at all levels
• The ability and desire to identify opportunities for improvement, and influence change
  

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Morrisons Water Services are recruiting for a Trainee Estimator to work on our Caledonia Water Alliance contract in Stepps, Glasgow.
Caledonia Water Alliance will successfully and safely work with Scottish Water to deliver SR21, a six-year water and wastewater infrastructure capital investment programme for the highest level of customer satisfaction.

AS THE TRAINEE ESTIMATOR YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Work under the guidance of an Estimator to fully develop the experience and skills required
• Support project team throughout project life cycles from early stage to close out
• Ensure Target pricing is developed sufficiently and effectively between CWA & Scottish Water while maintaining key milestones
• Review full estimating handover package ensuring all information is extensively reviewed and estimate fully detailed to meet CWA/ Scottish Water standards
• Requirement to engage supply chain for project enquiries, reviewing returned tender submissions
• Ensure all projects are submitted in line with framework and NEC contract
• Ensure collaboration with each CWA support function throughout project life cycle ensuring all project specifics are captured
• Present estimating proposed figures to management for final approval noting any comments and required adjustments