Estimator

Kenton Black; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor in Scotland is seeking an Estimator for sports pitch installation projects. Based in Cumbernauld, you will be responsible for the commercial function, including pricing and tender submissions. The role offers a permanent position with a salary of £40k-£50k, plus benefits like pension and health coverage. Ideal for candidates with a background in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering, but less experienced individuals are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Pension

Car

Private health cover

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and estimating functions.
• Able to identify new opportunities and manage subcontractor orders.
• Willingness to learn with a 6-month handover.

Responsibilities

• Oversee estimating function for sports pitch installations.
• Lead tender submissions and pricing works.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure success.

Skills

Commercial accuracy

Tender returns

Valuations and reporting

Project success support

Education

Background in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Kenton Black are recruiting for an Estimator. The client is a well-established contractor specialising in the installation of artificial sports surfaces across Scotland, with projects ranging from school facilities to full-size stadia. In your new role, as an Estimator, you will be based out of the Cumbernauld office and responsible for the commercial and estimating function of sports pitch installation projects. You will identify new opportunities, lead on tender returns, price works, place subcontractor orders, and manage monthly valuations and reporting. You will work closely with the delivery team to ensure commercial accuracy and support project success. This is a permanent role offering a salary circa £40k-£50k, with pension, car and private health cover. The position would suit someone from a Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering background. The client is also open to considering less experienced candidates looking to develop in this field, with a 6-month handover period provided by the outgoing estimator.

Responsibilities

• Based in the Cumbernauld office and responsible for the commercial and estimating function of sports pitch installation projects.
• Identify new opportunities, lead on tender returns, price works, place subcontractor orders, and manage monthly valuations and reporting.
• Work closely with the delivery team to ensure commercial accuracy and support project success.

Qualifications / Experience

• Background in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Open to considering less experienced candidates with a 6-month handover period provided by the outgoing estimator.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and/or would like to know more then please contact Josh at Kenton Black. Alternatively, please apply for the role within this advert