Estimating Manager — Civil Engineering (Highlands)

Paxton Personnel Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension provision

Generous annual leave

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Collaborative senior management team

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Estimating Manager for a leading civil engineering contractor in the Scottish Highlands. The role focuses on overseeing the estimating function from enquiry to tender submission, ensuring competitive and accurate pricing aligned with commercial objectives.

You will collaborate with senior management, commercial, operations and project teams to develop robust tenders, identify risks and maximise value across complex projects in challenging terrains.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering or construction estimating.
• Proven track record of pricing and winning civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, costs and market conditions.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience leading estimating teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating team.
• Oversee preparation and submission of tenders for civil projects.
• Review specifications, drawings, scopes and contract documentation.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, budgets and pricing strategies.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify commercial, technical and contractual risks and opportunities.
• Support handover with commercial and operations teams.
• Attend client and tender meetings as required.
• Develop relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Improve estimating processes and systems.
• Support strategic growth across the Highlands.
• Mentor junior estimators and wider commercial team.

Skills

Civil engineering estimating

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Tendering

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Estimating Manager for a leading civil engineering contractor in the Scottish Highlands. The role focuses on overseeing the estimating function from enquiry to tender submission, ensuring competitive and accurate pricing aligned with commercial objectives.

You will collaborate with senior management, commercial, operations and project teams to develop robust tenders, identify risks and maximise value across complex projects in challenging terrains.