Assistant Estimator: Launch Your Civil Estimating Career

Careys; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Company pension

Tastecard

Gym membership

Cycle2Work

Holiday trading

Health cash plan

Long-term growth

Job summary

Careys in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join our Estimating team. You will support measurement from tender drawings, prepare bills of quantities, and assist senior estimators.

The role requires a degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management, with familiarity with Bluebeam, ACC Take Off Tool, and Candy; experience with SMM7 is a plus.

You'll work from first principles, participate in bid reviews, and help drive value across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• Experience in civil engineering or construction management with exposure to bulk earthworks, groundworks, roadworks, and RC frames.
• Familiarity with methods of measurement, particularly SMM7; proficiency with Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool; experience with Candy estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand the scope of works, drawings, and specifications.
• Utilise tools such as Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool to measure and take off quantities from drawings.
• Produce bills of quantities following applicable methods of measurement.
• Compile supplier/sub-contractor enquiries for tender buying.
• Work from first principles to rate items within bills of quantities.
• Participate in mid-bid, tender review, and adjudication/settlement meetings.
• Attend client meetings, including pre/post contract interviews.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and upskilling across the team.

Skills

Numerical mindset

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Change adaptability

Team player

Education

Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

ACC Take Off Tool

Candy

MS Office

Job description

Careys in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join our Estimating team. You will support measurement from tender drawings, prepare bills of quantities, and assist senior estimators.

The role requires a degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction management, with familiarity with Bluebeam, ACC Take Off Tool, and Candy; experience with SMM7 is a plus.

You'll work from first principles, participate in bid reviews, and help drive value across projects.