Civils Estimator - Glasgow

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Viewpark; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering contractor in Scotland is looking for a Senior Civils Estimator to lead tender preparation and mentor the estimating team. This influential position comes with significant responsibilities in shaping tender strategies and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in civil engineering projects and strong stakeholder management skills. The role offers competitive salary and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Exposure to major infrastructure projects

Senior role with influence over tender strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Estimator role within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong track record of pricing complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading or mentoring estimators and managing multiple tenders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate, detailed, and competitive tenders for civil engineering projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Identify and support new business opportunities alongside the New Business Manager.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Tender preparation

Stakeholder management

Value-engineering solutions

Leadership

Job description

Senior Civils Estimator – Glasgow

Location : Glasgow, Scotland

Division : Projects

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong UK presence, delivering major infrastructure and complex civil engineering projects. With a robust pipeline of work across Scotland, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civils Estimator to play a key role within their Projects Division.

The Role

As Senior Civils Estimator, you will take ownership of the estimating function within the Scotland division, leading the preparation of high-value, complex tenders and contributing directly to the company’s continued growth.

You will work closely with the Divisional Director and New Business Manager to shape tendering strategy, mentor the estimating team, and build strong relationships with clients and consultants. This is a senior, influential role offering real autonomy and visibility within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate, detailed, and competitive tenders for civil engineering projects
• Take responsibility for the estimating workload across the division, managing priorities and deadlines
• Provide leadership and support to the estimating team, ensuring best practice and consistency
• Work with senior management to develop and implement tendering and bid strategies
• Attend and contribute to tender review meetings and support PQQ submissions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Identify and support new business opportunities alongside the New Business Manager
• Review tender documentation, risk, and value-engineering options to strengthen submissions
• Coordinate closely with Commercial and Operational teams during tendering and project handover

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Senior Estimator role within the civil engineering sector
• Strong track record of pricing complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Experience leading or mentoring estimators and managing multiple tenders
• High level of commercial and contractual awareness
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to challenge designs, identify risk, and deliver value-engineered solutions

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded contractor with a strong and secure pipeline of work
• Senior role with influence over tender strategy and business growth
• Exposure to major infrastructure and technically challenging projects
• Clear career progression and long-term development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

If you’re a Senior Civils Estimator looking for a role where your expertise will be recognised and your input will genuinely shape project success, this is an excellent opportunity.

Apply now or contact Red Sky Personnel for a confidential discussion.