Formwork Senior Estimator - Toronto - Amico

Contract Scotland; Remote; GBP 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading general contractor is seeking a skilled Senior Estimator specializing in formwork for major building projects. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience and a deep understanding of formwork estimation, ready to lead their estimating division in a growing market. Immediate opportunities are available upon relocation approval, allowing for significant career growth and involvement in impactful community projects. A competitive salary and benefits package are part of the offer.

Benefits

Bonuses

Share options

VISA sponsorship and full relocation support

Qualifications

• Deep, practical understanding of formwork estimation.
• Ability to step in immediately with no warm-up.
• Experience with major commercial and institutional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead formwork division's estimates for diverse projects.
• Prepare budgets and shape large-scale formwork scopes.
• Work closely with executives of various business units.

Skills

Formwork estimation

Precision in reading drawings

Knowledge of materials and labor rates

Job description

Senior Estimator – Formwork (Shuttering) – big building projects

Based in Toronto, Canada

Base Salary in the region of CA$150K–$200K (£81K–£108K)

Bonuses + Share Options in the business with dividends

VISA Sponsorship + Full Relocation

Immediate role once visa approved and relocation

This exciting contractor is expanding and they’re looking for a Senior Estimator who lives and breathes formwork estimation.

Why Canada?

Because this is where the opportunities are big, stable and life-changing.

World‑class lifestyle — clean cities, safe communities, stunning nature

Booming construction market — billions invested in infrastructure, major builds & urban expansion

Family‑friendly immigration pathways — your relocation & future are truly supported

Career growth — work on flagship projects with top‑tier teams

A new adventure — from vibrant city life to mountains, lakes & global culture

Canada is not just a job move…

It’s a quality‑of‑life upgrade.

The Opportunity

This exciting and growing general contractor based in Greater Toronto have recently secured multi‑billion‑dollar social infrastructure projects and is now seeking a seasoned leader for their formwork estimating division. Given your track record and hands‑on experience in self‑performed formwork, this opportunity is uniquely positioned for someone of your calibre during this firm’s overall major growth after securing billions in new Social Infrastructure (Healthcare, Transit, Towers, etc.) projects!

The Senior Estimator will lead their formwork division’s estimates while working closely with the executives of various business units and stakeholders within a diverse set of projects. An opportunity to shape and innovate beyond the current estimating department’s setup. This an opportunity to prepare budgets and help shape large‑scale formwork scopes on projects that will benefit the communities we live in.

What You’ll Dive Into

• Major commercial, mixed‑use & institutional projects
• Complex concrete structures + high‑density formwork
• High‑value tenders where your expertise shapes the win
• Building accurate, strategic, principle‑based estimates

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• understands formwork estimation at a deep, practical level
• can step in immediately – no warm‑up required
• reads drawings with precision & builds sequences in their head
• knows materials, labour rates & logistics without guessing
• wants to grow with a top‑tier Canadian contractor

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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.