A market-leading Tier 1 Main Contractor is looking to appoint a Senior/Civils Estimator to strengthen its established estimating team in Glasgow. With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, this is a key hire for them.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially strong contractor working across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, manufacturing, and large public-sector developments.
Working closely alongside the main contracting division, the role focuses on associated civils packages across major building projects throughout Scotland and the wider UK region.
The Opportunity
You will play a leading role in the preparation and delivery of competitive civils tenders, managing packages from early enquiry through to final submission.
This role would particularly suit someone with a strong background in groundworks or associated building civils who can confidently interrogate subcontractor pricing and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead civils tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover
* Prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates
* Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
* Manage and interrogate subcontractor pricing and supply chain engagement
* Assess groundworks, infrastructure, drainage, roads, and external works packages
* Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
* Collaborate with internal departments
About You
* Proven experience as a Senior Civils Estimator or Civils Estimator
* Background within a main contractor, civils contractor, or subcontractor environment
* Strong understanding of associated building civils and infrastructure packages
* Experience pricing packages typically ranging from £300k to £5m+
* Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
* Ability to assess subcontractor returns and benchmark pricing effectively
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Proactive, driven, and collaborative approach
Salary & Benefits
* Circa £75,000 - £80,000 salary
* £7,000 car allowance
* Profit share bonus (typically 10%)
* Hybrid working
* Private healthcare
Why Apply
* Join a financially strong, forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor
* Secure pipeline of major projects across multiple sectors
* Well-resourced estimating team with strong leadership
* Long-term career progression opportunities
* Stable business with an excellent industry reputation
If you are a Civils Estimator looking for a role where you can genuinely influence major bids and work on significant projects, please apply for immediate consideration.
For more information, contact Josh O'Dwyer using the details below.
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