Estimator

Aldwych Consulting; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development

Varied projects

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an experienced Estimator for its Glasgow team to price civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This role focuses on delivering robust, competitive tenders and accurate cost forecasts within a busy pre-construction environment.

The successful candidate will build detailed estimates, evaluate subcontractor quotes, and collaborate with operations and commercial teams to drive successful bid outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs and resources.
• Experience preparing and managing competitive tenders.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage competitive tender submissions.
• Build up detailed estimates covering labour, plant and materials.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Liaise with operational, commercial and pre-construction teams.
• Support tender reviews, bid strategy and project handovers.

Skills

Civil estimating

Tender submissions

Cost analysis

Subcontractor quotes

Commercial awareness

Job description

Estimator - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Location: Glasgow
Salary: Up to £80,000 + package

I'm working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor looking to strengthen its pre-construction team in Scotland.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a busy team, pricing a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

The Role

• Prepare and manage competitive tender submissions.

• Build up detailed estimates covering labour, plant and materials.

• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.

• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.

• Liaise with operational, commercial and pre-construction teams.

• Support tender reviews, bid strategy and project handovers.

About You

• Experience in estimating within civil engineering or construction.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, costs and resources.

• Experience preparing and managing competitive tenders.

• Good commercial awareness and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £80,000, depending on experience.

• Competitive benefits package.

• Opportunities to work on a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects.

• Career development within an established contractor.

Harry Buckland

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes 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 sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.