Estimator - Civil Infrastructure Cost Planning (Hybrid)

Scottish Canals; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 224 hours plus 6 public/b

Health cash plan

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Scottish Canals is seeking an Estimator to join the Engineering & Assets Directorate Asset Management Team. Based in Falkirk, Glasgow or Inverness with hybrid working, you will deliver detailed cost estimates, cost plans and commercial support across diverse engineering projects.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and Contractors to develop reliable cost data, support procurement, and help shape investment planning and long-term funding strategies.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Knowledge of engineering estimating, cost planning and commercial management principles.
• Understanding of procurement and tendering processes in engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contract frameworks and associated commercial practices.
• Strong Excel and cost modelling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and cost plans for capital investment and maintenance projects.
• Produce quantity take-offs from engineering drawings, specifications and other technical documentation.
• Support tendering and procurement activities, including cost evaluations and tender analysis.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract documentation.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and provide commercial reporting and analysis.
• Develop, maintain and enhance Scottish Canals’ engineering cost database and benchmarking information.
• Support lifecycle cost modelling, asset investment planning and long-term funding strategies.
• Contribute to the preparation of business cases, investment appraisals and funding applications.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, project teams and external suppliers to develop accurate and robust cost information.
• Assist in the development of commercial reporting tools and data visualisation solutions, including Power BI.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to estimating processes, cost planning methodologies and commercial controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost modelling

Cost estimation

Engineering drawings interpretation

Tender evaluation

Project collaboration

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Power BI

BCIS

Job description

Scottish Canals is seeking an Estimator to join the Engineering & Assets Directorate Asset Management Team. Based in Falkirk, Glasgow or Inverness with hybrid working, you will deliver detailed cost estimates, cost plans and commercial support across diverse engineering projects.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and Contractors to develop reliable cost data, support procurement, and help shape investment planning and long-term funding strategies.