Are you a seasoned civil engineering estimator looking for your next challenge?
This is an opportunity to step into a senior role with a well-established Scottish contractor that’s growing fast and delivering some of the country’s most diverse and rewarding infrastructure projects.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Estimator, you’ll lead the preparation of competitive and commercially sound tenders across a range of civil engineering works - from asset management frameworks to major rail and non-rail infrastructure schemes.
You’ll be the key figure in shaping bid strategy, pricing methodology, and tender delivery - working closely with planners, engineers, and project managers to ensure every submission stands out for its quality, accuracy, and value.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Taking ownership of tender reviews, pricing, and estimating processes.
* Producing detailed quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns from drawings and specifications.
* Preparing and managing supplier and sub-contractor enquiries, ensuring competitiveness and accuracy.
* Applying first principles estimating and benchmarking techniques to validate pricing.
* Leading tender meetings, risk reviews, and bid presentations.
* Collaborating with the wider bid and delivery teams to align approach, methodology, and resourcing.
* Supporting post-tender negotiations and providing commercial handover to the project team.
* Driving continual improvement through post-tender analysis and lessons learned.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience as a Senior Estimator in civil engineering (rail experience highly advantageous).
* Strong first principles estimating background and understanding of civil construction processes.
* Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
* Proficiency in estimating software, along with Excel and Word.
* Confident communicator able to lead discussions internally and externally.
* A proactive mindset and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary (negotiable DOE)
* Company car or car allowance
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Up to 3 volunteer days per year
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Westfield Health cash plan & rewards
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Supportive, inclusive working environment with genuine long-term prospects
If you’re ready to take the lead on high-impact civil engineering bids and play a key role in a business with a strong reputation across Scotland - we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat