Job Description
Job Title: Estimator – Civil Engineering
Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator to join our client, a well-established contractor specialising in civil engineering, geotechnics, and piling, with a strong focus on the renewable energy sector.
This is a permanent position based in Glasgow, with some travel to project sites across Scotland as required. The successful candidate will ideally have experience with a civil engineering contractor, preferably with exposure to the renewables sector. You will be skilled in pricing from first principles and will work closely with a wider team of estimators across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Tender Identification & Management
\n
* Identify suitable tenders for pricing.
* Review and analyse tender documents.
* Prepare accurate and detailed quotations and tender submissions.
\n
Estimating & Documentation
\n
* Gather all necessary information to prepare Bills of Quantities.
* Record, track, and monitor tender submissions and successful bids.
\n
Post-Award Handover
\n
* Ensure smooth handover of contracts to delivery teams, providing all necessary information.
* Support the Estimating Team with administrative and filing tasks.
\n
Requirements
Experience
\n
* Minimum of three years’ experience in the construction industry, ideally in Estimating, Procurement, Civil Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
* Previous experience in civil engineering and renewables projects is highly desirable.
\n
Skills
\n
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
* Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
\n
Other
\n
* Full UK driving licence.
* Proactive and reliable, with a positive “can-do” attitude.
* Keen interest in continuous learning and professional development.
\n
What’s on Offer
\n
* Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work with a leading contractor in the civil engineering and renewables sectors.
* Supportive working environment with career progression opportunities.
\n
If you are an experienced Estimator with a proven track record in civil engineering and are looking for your next career move, we would love to hear from you.
To apply: Please submit your most recent CV, or contact Louise Knock on 01786 446651, quoting reference J46106.
Legal Information:
\nWe act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
\n
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
\n
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.