Estimator

JOB TITLE: Estimator
Location: Scotland
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (Depending on Experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Civil Engineering - Infrastructure & Projects
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About the Company
Our client is an established engineering and infrastructure contractor with a growing presence across Scotland. They deliver complex civil engineering schemes across energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors, combining technical capability with a hands-on approach.
This is a particularly exciting time to join as the business is investing heavily in a new project delivery unit in Scotland, creating opportunities to shape its growth from the ground up. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, continuous improvement and developing its people.
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About the Role
As an Estimator, you'll be responsible for pricing civil engineering works and helping to secure new projects for the Scotland Projects Division. You'll prepare detailed budgets, cost advice and competitive tenders that reflect the company's commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
Working closely with the New Business Manager and senior leadership, you'll play a key role in driving the division's commercial strategy, maintaining strong client relationships and helping shape new business opportunities across the Scottish market.
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The key requirements for this Estimator role are:
- Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, budgets and tenders for civil engineering projects
- Ensure tenders are completed in line with company procedures and client expectations
- Manage and track all leads and opportunities through Salesforce, ensuring timely responses
- Develop tender strategies with the New Business Manager and Divisional Director
- Coordinate technical, commercial and operational input from internal teams during bid preparation
- Review drawings, specifications and site data to identify risk, opportunity and value engineering options
- Attend tender meetings and provide client-facing presentations when required
- Support pre-qualification submissions and bid documentation
- Work with commercial and engineering teams to ensure a seamless handover once projects are secured
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Experience required for this Estimator role are:
- Proven background in estimating civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of tendering processes, commercial risk and cost control
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- Confident presenting tenders and supporting business development activities
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
- Competent in estimating software and Microsoft Office packages
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Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Estimator role are:
- Experience in utilities, energy, or large-scale infrastructure schemes
- Previous involvement in new business development or framework tendering
- Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying
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Package and Benefits of the Estimator role:
- Up to £70,000
- Company Car or Allowance
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance and private healthcare
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to shape the growth of a new business unit in Scotland
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How to apply for this Civils Estimator role:
- Apply via this job board for immediate consideration
- Confidential conversations welcomed for more information
If you are interested in this Civils Estimator position, then please apply via this job board.