Estimating Manager

Search Consultancy LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit an Estimating Manager for their growing Glasgow team. The role leads the estimating function across civil, rail and infrastructure projects, overseeing tenders and pricing strategies to secure new work.

You will collaborate with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams, develop competitive methodologies, manage risk, and strengthen tender processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant leadership experience in estimating for civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation, tendering processes and pricing strategy.
• Experience with tender submissions and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and commercial risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function and oversee competitive tenders for civil projects.
• Review drawings, specs and scopes to set project requirements and pricing.
• Prepare detailed estimates covering labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams for bids.
• Identify risks and opportunities, driving value engineering where appropriate.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to win work.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Cost planning

Tender preparation

NEC contracts

Client relationship

Team coordination

Job description

We are working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to assist them in hiring an Estimating Manager for their growing team in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business delivering a diverse range of civil engineering, rail and infrastructure projects across Scotland. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the estimating function, overseeing tender submissions, developing competitive pricing strategies and supporting the business in securing new work. Working closely with pre-construction, commercial and operational teams, you will have the opportunity to influence business growth, strengthen tender processes and contribute to the successful delivery of a varied project portfolio. If you are an experienced estimating professional looking for your next career move, we would love to hear from you.

As the Estimating Manager, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Leading and managing the estimating function, overseeing the preparation and submission of competitive tenders for civil engineering, rail and infrastructure projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes of work to establish project requirements, identify risks and develop effective pricing strategies.
• Managing the production of detailed cost estimates, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractor packages and associated project costs.
• Coordinating and reviewing estimates prepared by the wider team, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with tender requirements and submission deadlines.
• Working closely with pre-construction, commercial, engineering and operational teams to develop construction methodologies, assess risks and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, while supporting business development initiatives and identifying opportunities to secure future work.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in an Estimating Manager, Senior Estimator or similar leadership role within civil engineering, rail, infrastructure or construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of estimating processes, cost planning, tender preparation and construction methodologies.
• Experience managing tender submissions, coordinating estimating teams and delivering multiple bids to challenging deadlines.
• A good understanding of commercial and contractual arrangements, risk management and value engineering, ideally including NEC contracts.
• Excellent leadership, communication and analytical skills, with a commercially focused approach and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to take a leading role in the estimating function of an established infrastructure contractor with a varied portfolio of projects across Scotland.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of your experience and expertise.
• Excellent opportunities to influence business growth, develop the estimating function and progress your career within a supportive organisation.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.