Job Description

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Marley Contract Services (MCS) is a roofing contractor operating in Scotland, specialising in pitched roofing applications including Solar PV panels. MCS has a workforce of up to 80 with a small office team of around 7 who are based at our office in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow.

Marley Contract Services is a business unit within Marley, the UK\'s leading roofing manufacturer, pioneering the first fully warranted roof system and a fully integrated solar energy solution. Marley was founded in 1924 and with over 500 colleagues we\'ve joined forces with Marshalls plc, the UK\'s leading manufacturer of hard landscaping - bringing two strong heritages together! You can find out more about Marley here, .

If you\'re a skilled Estimator with a technical mindset and a passion for driving value, we\'d love you to join our team in Bishopbriggs. You\'ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of our project estimates and tracking them against actual figures. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and a commercial mindset to drive profitability. You\'ll work closely with internal departments, collaborate with suppliers, and maintain cost control processes. Ideally you\'ll have experience in the construction industry, strong analytical capabilities, and a keen eye for detail.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Estimation: Gather information from customers and suppliers to complete estimates for pitched
• Cost Analysis: Estimate costs for entire projects and present them to management based on market knowledge. Prepare detailed cost reports for monthly department meetings and weekly commercial meetings.

• Database Management: Input cost data into the company database and evaluate differences between estimated and actual costs.
• Customer Collaboration: Work closely with the Contracts team to prepare proposals, manage the tender process, and assist with work variation pricing.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain customer and supplier relationships. Liaise with suppliers to obtain material costs for quotations and maintain cost control processes.
• Efficiency Improvement: Continually challenge processes to maximize efficiency and cost reduction through CI initiatives. Stay updated on industry changes and market conditions.
• Networking: Attend industry events and engage in networking opportunities.
• Negotiation: Use strong negotiation skills to improve profitability by controlling costs and managing expiring quotations.
• Lead Generation: Use lead-based systems to expand our customer base and sector split. Manage workload to ensure tenders are submitted on time.
• Customer Support: Assist customers with queries or requests related to our quotations, offering opportunities to be more competitive.

What will you need to bring with you?

• Ideally a degree or other higher qualification (preferably within Construction, Maths, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering).
• Ideally, experience working as an Estimator within the Construction sector.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and requirements, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Organised, self-motivated, methodical, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of contractual terms and conditions relating to Construction Projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish long-term client relationships to support future business growth.

So, what\'s in it for you?

• 26 Holidays + bank holidays
• 36.5 hours, Monday - Friday
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Discount programme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Pension scheme up to 15%
• EAP programme - Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing support
• Career progression, training and development within the wider Marshalls Group

Equal Opportunities Whoever you are and whatever your background, you\'ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You are unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We\'re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity - it\'s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marley is a workplace where you are valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

Closing date: 25 February with 1st stage interview expected to be on 7 March

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