Estimator/Senior Estimator

Granite Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Granite Recruitment and a Scottish-based engineering client are seeking an experienced Estimator/Senior Estimator to join a growing business and work with senior leadership on major projects across Scotland.

You will prepare accurate cost estimates for civil engineering works, review tender documents, and identify risks while contributing to budget adherence and project delivery. A strong background in first principle estimating and collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating for civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.
• Strong commercial awareness with tender build-ups and estimating software experience.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills to assess costs and viability.
• Experience of first principle estimating is a necessity
• Desirable: prior site experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for civil engineering projects (labour, materials, equipment, etc).
• Review tender documents, contracts and drawings; prepare and submit tenders.
• Identify potential project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Provide detailed cost reports to help keep projects within budget.

Skills

First principle estimating

Tender build-ups

Analytical skills

Collaborative

Tools

ConQuest

Job description

Granite Recruitment is partnering with a fantastic Scottish based Engineering client who are in the market for an experienced Estimator to join them.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an Estimator/Senior Estimator with solid experience of first principle estimating to join this growing business and be an integral part of their continued success and growth. In this role you will have direct access to senior leadership and partner with them on many projects, with a steadfast commitment to your own development via continuous learning, development and exposure to some of the biggest projects and frameworks happening in Scotland.

In return you will be very well rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package, whilst you will also receive an annual bonus that pays out generously. A commitment to your development and senior stakeholder/management exposure daily

What you\'ll be doing:

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for civil engineering projects - labour, materials, equipment and other resources
• Review and analyse tender documents, contracts, and drawings. Prepare and submit tenders and proposals to clients.
• Identify potential project risks and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Provide detailed reports on costs and expenditures, helping ensure that projects are delivered within budget.

What we\'re looking for:

• Estimating experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities
• Strong commercial awareness with experience producing tender build-ups and using estimating software (ConQuest or similar)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills to assess costs and project viability.
• Experience of first principle estimating is a necessity
• Effective communicator who enjoys thrives on collaboration and playing an integral part within a rapidly growing business
• It is desirable that you have previous site experience