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Senior Estimator

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join a well-established infrastructure contractor. The role focuses on estimating works delivered through long-term, regulated frameworks, primarily within the transport and public infrastructure sectors.

This is a traditional estimating role, producing accurate, competitive tenders for repeat and negotiated works, as well as competitively tendered projects, within a framework-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for civil engineering projects
Interpret drawings, specifications and scope documents to produce accurate take-offs
Develop pricing from first principles, supply chain quotations and historical cost data
Price works typically associated with infrastructure, maintenance and renewal programmes
Identify commercial and contractual risks and opportunities within tenders
Support tender strategy, bid submissions and internal reviews
Work closely with delivery, commercial and operational teams
Maintain and develop estimating databases, benchmarks and pricing models
Systems & Software

Experience using estimating software such as Candy, Conquest or similar would be considered an advantage. Any ability to contribute to improvements in estimating systems or share best practice within the team would be welcomed, but this is not the primary focus of the role.

About You

Proven experience working in a dedicated Estimator role within civil engineering
Background in infrastructure, transportation, highways, rail, structures or public-sector frameworks
Strong understanding of construction methods, costs and estimating processes
Detail-focused, analytical and commercially aware
Confident communicator with a collaborative working style
Able to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines
What’s on Offer

Long-term, secure workload within regulated infrastructure frameworks
Opportunity to work on technically challenging civil engineering projects
Stable and supportive working environment
Career development within an established and growing civils business
Legal Information:

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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application

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