Senior Estimator - Premium Main Contractor (Central Belt, Scotland)
Your new company
Join one of Scotland's leading premium main contractors, renowned for delivering high-profile, publicly funded projects across the Central Belt. With a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and innovation, this contractor operates predominantly through long-term framework agreements, ensuring a steady pipeline of prestigious work in sectors such as education, healthcare, civic infrastructure, and cultural development. Their commitment to quality, sustainability, and community impact sets them apart in the industry.
Your new role
As Senior Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in the pre-construction team, leading the preparation of competitive and compliant tenders for framework-based public sector projects. You'll be responsible for:
* Managing the end-to-end estimating process for multi-million-pound projects.
* Collaborating closely with design, commercial, and operational teams to develop accurate cost plans.
* Engaging with supply chain partners to ensure robust pricing and value engineering.
* Supporting bid submissions and contributing to strategic tender presentations.
* Mentoring junior estimators and contributing to continuous improvement across the estimating function.
This is a strategic role with visibility across the business and direct influence on project success and profitability.
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
* Proven experience as an Estimator within a main contracting environment. Our client is keen to consider candidates working as an estimator who are seeking to step into a Senior Estimator role.
* Strong knowledge of public sector procurement, particularly frameworks such as SCAPE, Hub, or similar
* Excellent analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
* Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
* A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience in pricing projects within education, healthcare, or civic sectors will be highly advantageous.
What you'll get in return
* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package with a predictable bonus.
* The opportunity to work on landmark projects that shape communities.
* A supportive and forward-thinking working environment with genuine career progression.
* Hybrid working options and flexibility to support work-life balance.
* Access to industry-leading training and development programmes.
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