Civils Estimator – Tendering & Costing Expert (Civil)

Paxton Personnel Ltd; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxton Personnel Ltd. seeks a Civils Estimator for a permanent role in the Scottish Highlands.

The successful candidate will prepare detailed cost estimates and tenders for civil projects, review drawings and tender documentation, carry out quantity take-offs and obtain subcontractor quotes, pricing labour, plant and materials. You will identify risks and opportunities, support tender programmes, and liaise with engineering and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator in civil engineering, construction or related field.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering costs and tender processes.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tenders for civil projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and produce accurate costings.
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Price labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages.
• Identify risks and opportunities within tender submissions.
• Assist with tender programmes and construction methodology.
• Liaise with operational, commercial and engineering teams during tendering.
• Attend tender meetings, site visits and pre-contract discussions as required.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and cost information.
• Support handover of successful tenders to the delivery team.
• Ensure submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Costing

Drawing interpretation

Excel

Communication

Education

Quantity surveying qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Paxton Personnel Ltd. seeks a Civils Estimator for a permanent role in the Scottish Highlands.

The successful candidate will prepare detailed cost estimates and tenders for civil projects, review drawings and tender documentation, carry out quantity take-offs and obtain subcontractor quotes, pricing labour, plant and materials. You will identify risks and opportunities, support tender programmes, and liaise with engineering and commercial teams.