Civil Estimator

Recruit Shop; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Civil Tender Estimator to prepare accurate submissions for minor and major civil projects. You will undertake take-offs, gather prices, review documents, and manage tender timelines to ensure compliance and on-time delivery.

The successful candidate will have proven civil estimating experience, strong industry networks, and negotiation skills, with a collaborative mindset to work with senior leadership. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven history and experience in civil estimating.
• Experience preparing tender submissions and quotes.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to review tender documents and ensure compliance.
• Proven ability to negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate tender submissions, quotes and allowance sheets.
• Undertake full quantity take-offs using PlanSwift.
• Obtain subcontractor, supplier and site prices and availability.
• Review tender documents for compliance with requirements.
• Prepare and manage tender timeframes and methodologies.
• Maintain records of tender documents and correspondence.
• Support contract negotiations and build supplier relationships.

Skills

Civil estimating

Tender submissions

Price benchmarking

Contract negotiation

Time management

Tools

PlanSwift

Job description

EARN $100,000 - $130,000 + Super | Based on Experience

A Business with Over 40 Years of Civil Construction Expertise

Growing, Collaborative, Supportive Team | Immediate Start

About The Company

Our client has been delivering projects in the civil construction sector for more than 45 years. With a strong reputation for solving complex problems and exceeding client expectations, they pride themselves on being a complete provider of civil construction services — from concrete, asphalt, and excavation through to large-scale civil projects. Professionalism, reliability, and the highest quality workmanship are at the heart of everything they do.

About The Opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare accurate tender submissions and quotes for minor and major civil construction projects, ensuring compliance with tender requirements and adherence to deadlines.

Reporting to the senior management team, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate tender submissions, quotes, and allowance sheets
• Undertaking full quantity take-offs using PlanSwift
• Obtaining subcontractor, supplier, and tip site prices and availability
• Reviewing tender documents and ensuring compliance with requirements
• Preparing and managing tender timeframes and methodologies
• Maintaining thorough records of tender documents, correspondence, and compliance
• Supporting contract negotiations and building strong supplier relationships

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven history and experience in civil estimating
• Strong industry knowledge and networks within civil construction
• Experience working with local government tenders
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong contract negotiation and communication abilities
• A collaborative mindset and desire to work as part of the management team

What's in it for You?

• Join a Business with Over 40 Years’ Trading History
• Be Part of a Growing, Collaborative & Supportive Team
• Make the Role Your Own with Room for Growth & Training
• Work on Diverse Civil Construction Projects
• Immediate Start Available For Right Candidate
• Enjoy Full Autonomy & Support From Senior Leadership
• Long Term Opp with a Respected Civil Construction Firm