Estimator

Contract Scotland; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Estimator role in civil engineering and construction in Fife, working with a Managing Director who shapes growth and tender strategy. You will take ownership of the estimating function, influence bid positioning and coach junior colleagues to build a robust team for the future.

You will review tender documents, price confidently, manage risks, and coordinate with senior leadership to drive targeted growth. This full-time role offers genuine influence and clear career progression within a growing

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience within civil engineering, construction or related contracting environment.
• Strong commercial judgement with ability to identify tender risks and opportunities.
• Experience of programming, scheduling and resource planning within the tender process.
• Proactive, ambitious approach with ownership of a key function.
• Ability to coach and develop less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the estimating function and work with the MD on live opportunities.
• Lead tender reviews, identify risks and price submissions to be competitive.
• Prepare programme elements of estimates including resources and durations.
• Review contracts and ensure smooth handover from pre-construction to operations.
• Support business strategy and growth with senior leadership.
• Coach junior team members and build estimating capability.
• Utilise industry-standard estimating and programming software for bids.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Commercial judgement

Team leadership

Job description

Estimator | Civil Engineering & Construction | Fife

This is more than an estimating position. It is an opportunity to work closely with a Managing Director who is actively shaping the next chapter of an established civil engineering and construction business.

We have known this MD for over 20 years and can genuinely say he is highly regarded across the industry: commercially astute, straightforward to work with and committed to building strong, lasting relationships. He is bringing fresh energy to the business, evolving its strategy, strengthening its market presence and opening up new opportunities.

Now, he is looking for an ambitious experienced Estimator who wants genuine influence, responsibility and a clear route to grow alongside the company.

You might currently be an experienced estimator looking to work with someone where you feel more valued, or doing an operational role where you've been pricing work as part of that position and are interested in doing this as a full-time role.

The opportunity

You will take ownership of the estimating function, working directly with the MD on live opportunities, tender strategy and commercial decision-making. You will not simply be pricing work from a desk; you will have a voice in how bids are approached, risks are assessed and projects are positioned to win.

There is also scope to help shape and develop the wider estimating capability, including coaching junior colleagues and helping build a robust team for the future.

What you will be doing

• Reviewing tender documentation thoroughly and identifying the key commercial, technical and operational considerations.
• Leading tender reviews, identifying potential risks, and bid pricing to produce accurate, competitive and commercially sound submissions.
• Preparing programme and scheduling elements of estimates, including resource requirements, sequencing and project duration.
• Reviewing contractual requirements and ensuring a clear, effective handover from pre-construction into operations.
• Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to support business strategy and targeted growth.
• Coaching and developing junior team members, helping raise capability across the estimating function.
• Using industry-standard estimating and programming software to support high-quality bid submissions.

What they are looking for

• Proven estimating experience within civil engineering, construction or a closely related contracting environment.
• Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to identify tender risks, opportunities and key contractual issues.
• Experience of programming, scheduling and resource planning within the tender process.
• A proactive, ambitious approach and the confidence to take ownership of a key function.
• The ability to support, coach and develop less experienced members of the team.
• Someone who enjoys working closely with decision-makers and wants to have a genuine impact on a growing business.

If you are an Estimator looking for more ownership, more visibility and the chance to play a meaningful part in a business with momentum, this could be an excellent move.

Legal Information

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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