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Senior Estimator
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 65 - 72,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: G4, Glasgow, Glasgow City
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Anderson Knight Technical Division are delighted to be Partnering one of Scotlands leading commerical building contractors based out of Glasgow who are looking to appoint a Senior Estimator, (Fully Remote)
The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and commercial proposals for potential projects. This includes analysing specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour estimates. The estimator will play a crucial role in securing profitable projects and supporting tender submissions.
Key Responsibilities
• Analyse project plans, specifications, and other documents to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and pricing.
• Prepare and submit detailed tender submissions in a timely manner.
• Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labour expenses.
• Assess risk and provide input on risk mitigation strategies within the tender process.
• Support negotiations with clients and contractors to secure profitable contracts.
• Maintain a database of historical costs and project data for benchmarking.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders during pre- and post-contract phases.
• Provide cost advice and commercial input during project delivery, where required.
Education & Qualifications:
• Ideally Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is desirable but not essential.
Experience:
• Proven experience (typically 3+ years) in a commercial estimating role, ideally within [insert relevant industry e.g., construction, civil engineering, MEP].
Skills & Competencies:
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual principles.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Commercially astute with a good understanding of market rates and costs
Additional Information
• Occasional travel to site or client meetings may be required.
• Flexible/hybrid working options may be available depending on project demandsBefore You Apply
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