Estimator

Contract Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Dunfermline is seeking a highly capable Estimator to manage the full estimating process. You will review tender documents, conduct risk assessments, and coach junior team members. The ideal candidate will have proven estimating experience in the industry, strong commercial awareness, and excellent planning skills. This is an office-based position with opportunities to influence business strategy and develop the estimating team.

Benefits

Opportunity to influence business strategy

Chance to lead the estimating team

Exposure to industry-standard software

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an estimator in a similar industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess risks in tender documents.
• Competence in programming/scheduling and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret all tender documents thoroughly before pricing.
• Conduct full tender reviews and perform detailed risk analysis.
• Prepare scheduling components for the estimate, including job duration and sequencing.

Skills

Detailed analysis

Commercial awareness

Risk assessment

Resource planning

Coaching skills

Job description

Estimator

We are seeking a highly capable and ambitious Estimator to join our team, a civil engineering and construction business. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on detailed analysis, commercial acumen, and delivering accurate and comprehensive project estimates. You will be responsible for managing the full estimating process, including tender reviews, risk assessments, and resource planning, while supporting the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret all tender documents thoroughly before pricing.
• Conduct full tender reviews and perform detailed risk analysis to ensure accurate and commercially viable estimates.
• Prepare programming/scheduling components as part of the estimate, including understanding resource requirements, job duration, and sequencing.
• Coach and develop junior team members, potentially preparing them to take on more senior responsibilities.
• Perform contract reviews and ensure effective handover of tender information to operations teams.
• Work closely with management to support strategic business objectives while leading the estimating function.
• Use estimating and programming software.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as an estimator in a similar industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess risks and opportunities in tender documents.
• Competence in programming/scheduling and resource planning.
• Ambition and desire to progress in a growing company.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, capable of developing junior staff.
• Office-based in Fife (no remote working options).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work hand in hand with the Managing Director and influence business strategy.
• Chance to lead and develop the estimating team.
• Exposure to industry-standard software and systems for professional planning and estimating.

Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.