Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy seeks a skilled Estimator to join their team in Glasgow. The role requires expertise in fire doors and partition systems, including the ability to analyze architectural drawings and manage tender processes. With a competitive salary and hybrid working options, this position offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working arrangement

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Pension scheme

Company laptop and mobile phone

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating for fire doors, structural performance.
• Strong understanding of fire safety standards and material specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural drawings and conduct detailed take-offs.
• Manage incoming enquiries, assess project requirements, and liaise with subcontractors.
• Prepare professional quotations and analyze unsuccessful quotations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Training or certifications in fire door systems

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimation software (e.g., SchüCal, LogiKal)

Job description

Job Description

Murray Recruitment are recruiting an Estimator for our client based in Glasgow

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Estimator with experience in fire doors and internal walls to join a well-established team. The role involves working closely with construction companies and main contractors to supply fire doors and screens, ensuring accurate pricing and delivering professional quotations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in tendering, cost estimation, and working with architectural drawings for fire-rated and non-fire-rated partition systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyse architectural drawings and performance specifications.
• Conduct detailed and accurate take-offs for fire doors and internal walls.
• Manage incoming enquiries and assess project requirements.
• Liaise with subcontractors to obtain pricing for materials and installation.
• Build comprehensive bills of quantities (BOQs) and apply appropriate margins.
• Create and submit professional quotations to clients.
• Communicate with customers to gather feedback on quotes, adjusting and resubmitting as required.
• Analyse unsuccessful quotations to understand pricing or specification gaps.
• Manage successful tenders by preparing detailed handovers for the contracts and finance teams.
• Work closely with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure cost-effective solutions.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in estimating for fire doors, steel doors, and partition systems.
• Strong understanding of fire safety standards, material specifications, and structural performance requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience using estimation software (e.g., SchüCal, LogiKal, or similar).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Confidence in dealing with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Training or certifications in fire door systems and partition wall installations.
• Experience working with Schüco, Pilkington, and other glazing/fire door systems.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations and compliance standards for fire-rated assemblies.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working (maximum 2 days from home per week).
• Working hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 1-hour lunch).
• 25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays (Fixed bank holidays over Easter, September, and Christmas, plus 5 days allocated for Christmas shutdown).
• Pension scheme.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for training and career development.