Estimator

Find.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Outside IR35

3-month contract

Glasgow location

Job summary

Find. in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Estimator to support a major rail/infrastructure project. The role focuses on detailed estimates, pricing and tender submissions, with a strong emphasis on NEC contract knowledge and subcontract procurement.

The position is a 3-month contract on a hybrid basis in Glasgow, paying £450–£500 per day Outside IR35. It suits a Senior Estimator or commercially strong Quantity Surveyor with hands-on estimating experience.

Qualifications

• Strong estimating experience within rail/infrastructure/construction.
• Experience pricing and tendering projects.
• Good understanding of cost build-ups and subcontractor procurement.
• Broader commercial knowledge including change management and risk.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and pricing for rail/infrastructure works.
• Build project costs across labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.
• Manage tenders, ITTs and PQQs, including pricing.
• Obtain, review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify commercial and contractual risks within estimates.
• Support cost control, changes, variations and claims.
• Manage subcontract procurement and contractual notifications.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Support wider commercial management through final account.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Subcontract pricing

Commercial awareness

NEC contracts

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Estimator – Rail / Infrastructure

Glasgow | Hybrid working to be agreed

£450–£500 per day | Outside IR35 | 3-month contract | 35 hours per week

I’m recruiting for a client looking for an experienced Estimator to support a major rail/infrastructure project. The role requires someone with strong estimating and pricing experience alongside broader commercial and contractual knowledge.

The role:

• Prepare detailed estimates and commercial pricing for rail/infrastructure works
• Build project costs across labour, materials, plant and subcontractors
• Manage tender submissions, ITTs, PQQs and associated pricing
• Obtain, review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identify commercial and contractual risks within estimates
• Support cost control, change management, variations, claims and compensation events
• Manage subcontract procurement and contractual notifications
• Liaise and negotiate with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams
• Support wider commercial management through to final account

What we’re looking for:

• Strong estimating experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or rail
• Experience pricing and tendering projects
• Strong understanding of cost build-ups and subcontractor procurement
• Wider Quantity Surveying / commercial experience
• Experience with change management, compensation events and commercial risk
• Strong contractual knowledge, particularly NEC contracts
• Experience working on contracts/projects valued between £5m–£30m
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant qualification

Package:

• £450–£500 per day
• Outside IR35
• Initial 3-month contract
• 35 hours per week
• Glasgow
• Hybrid working pattern to be agreed

This would suit a Senior Estimator, Estimating Manager or commercially strong Quantity Surveyor with substantial hands‑on estimating and pricing experience.