Gibson Recruitment Limited

Estimator Civil Engineering Permanent Location: Aberdeen / WFH Hybrid Salary: £negotiable DOE Ref: GR1471 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Role: National Civil Engineering Contractor with a growing team and enviable footprint of projects across the country have a requirement for an experienced ESTIMATOR to join their pre-construction team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a CIVILS ESTIMATOR to join an expanding Contractor as they extend their presence in the Scottish Construction Industry. Applications are encouraged from individuals who have a Civil Engineering qualification and have demonstrable experience as a Site Engineer prior to transitioning into an Estimating role. Responsibilities: Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for a range of civil engineering works. Review and interpret tender documentation, specifications, and drawings. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and technical input. Produce Bills of Quantities and take-offs from drawings. Identify and assess risks associated with project tenders. Support bid submissions and presentations to clients. Work closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure tender proposals are achievable and competitive. Candidate Requirements: Experienced as an Estimator in civil engineering, infrastructure, or construction. Good understanding of civil engineering methods, materials, and rates. Proficient in the use of estimating software and Microsoft Excel. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Confident communicator who can work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Keen to grow within an ambitious business. What to Do Now: Please apply now with your most up to date CV or call Graeme on the details below for more information. If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.

Setting Out Engineer Permanent Location: Central Belt Salary: 40,000- 46,000 DOE + benefits package Ref: GR1483 Gibson Recruitment Limited Job Description: Successful and long-standing Groundworks & Civil Engineering contractor require an additional SETTING OUT ENGINEER to join their team, following a period of expansion. Our client has a solid pipeline of projects and a growing team, and the successful SITE ENGINEER will have the opportunity to take on managerial responsibility, should that be a route that interests them. This position will be based in the Central Belt and applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant experience. Role & Responsibilities: To deliver setting-out works on ongoing contracts, ensuring that they operate within cost, productivity, Quality and Health, Safety and Environment targets. Ensure contracts are delivered safely on time, within budget and to programme. Maintain a good relationship with clients to avoid disputes. Have a high level of commercial awareness related to the works. Assure that all work is carried out to company safety, environmental, and Quality standards and to regularly communicate with staff and operatives. Carry out Safety Audits as required by line management. Ensure that all operations carried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself. Essential Criteria: Experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering projects. Relevant Civil Engineering Qualification (HNC and upwards). Strong understanding of Groundworks. Experience and understanding of how to use modern setting out equipment. Appropriate knowledge of health and safety polices. Have good working knowledge of IT systems, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Practice of prioritising time critical work. Excellent communication and liaison skills. What to do next: If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please apply with your updated CV, or contact Graeme on the details below. If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.

Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: Glasgow Salary: 40,000- 50,000 DOE Ref: GR1413 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Employer: A forward-thinking and long-standing Building Contractor typically delivering projects up to the value of 25m, across the commercial building sector. The business is anticipating a further growth in turnover over the next 12 months and as such require an additional Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a permanent basis. The business benefits from a very healthy order book from their varied and well-established client network. Your New Role: This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Contractor that can offer career progression and exposure to challenging projects. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for advising on contract conditions and commercial matters and maintaining accurate financial control systems including, but not limited to: Analyse construction drawings and specifications to identify labour, material, and specialist requirements. Preparation of enquiry documents, sourcing and obtaining material and subcontractor quotations including final negotiations and orders. Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors on a regular basis to ensure budgets are not exceeded. Collate and coordinate information from site surveys. Liaise with clients to agree rates/variations and cost analysis. Measure works as per contract specific schedule of rates. Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts within the agreed timescales. Working closely with Management and Accounts to ensure accurate and vigorous cost management of the project to deliver a profitable outcome. Provide accurate and robust monthly reports for Management and Client Progress Meetings. Attend and participate in Site Progress Meetings. The successful candidate will possess: Degree in Quantity Surveying. Demonstrable experience working for another Building Contractor. IT proficient with Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel. What to Do Now: Please apply now with your most up to date CV or call Graeme on the details below for more information. If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.

Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: Paisley Salary: £45,000-£65,000 DOE + benefits package Ref: GR1394 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Role: A rare opportunity has arisen to join an expanding fit-out contractor who have a full order book for the next 18 months. The business can offer a clear career progression path for an ambitious QUANTITY SURVEYOR looking to progress up the ladder. The successful QUANTITY SURVEYOR will be responsible for advising on contract conditions and commercial matters and maintaining accurate financial control systems including, but not limited to: Analyse construction drawings and specifications to identify labour, material, and specialist requirements. Preparation of enquiry documents, sourcing and obtaining material and subcontractor quotations including final negotiations and orders. Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors on a regular basis to ensure budgets are not exceeded. Collate and coordinate information from site surveys. Liaise with clients to agree rates/variations and cost analysis. Measure works as per contract specific schedule of rates. Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts within the agreed timescales. Working closely with Management and Accounts to ensure accurate and vigorous cost management of the project to deliver a profitable outcome. Provide accurate and robust monthly reports for Management and Client Progress Meetings. Attend and participate in Site Progress Meetings. The successful candidate will possess: Degree in Quantity Surveying. IT proficient with Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel. Be well versed in standard forms of contract Demonstrate profitable commercial management of projects, CVR, Valuations, etc. Knowledge of current Building Regulations Experience of managing specialist sub-contractors Experience of dealing with architects and contractors Experience of reviewing drawings What to Do Now: Please apply now with your most up to date CV or call Graeme on the details below for more information. If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.