GRAHAM Academy - Graduate Estimator - Scotland

BPIC Network; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Living away from home allowance

Contributory Pension

35 Days annual leave

Job summary

Graham in Glasgow is seeking a Graduate Estimator to support cost estimates, budgets and cost plans on a variety of high-profile construction projects. You will learn from Senior Estimators and Quantity Surveyors while contributing to tender submissions and cost databases.

This programme focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills with mentored training and a pathway to chartership. Apply to start in 2027.

Qualifications

• Hold a Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction related degree.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous work experience specifically in the Construction Industry.
• Able to demonstrate problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Obtain, compare, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring compliance with tender requirements.
• Support the preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and pricing documents.
• Contribute to the development of tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update cost databases, supplier and subcontractor information, and historic project data.
• Help prepare tender adjudication reports and support bid presentations to senior management.
• Work closely with Senior Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and the wider Commercial team to ensure estimates are accurate and consistent.
• Support compliance with company standards, health & safety procedures, and quality requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent work

Health & safety awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Glasgow, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/10/2026

In this role, you’ll support the preparation of competitive bids and cost plans for high-profile construction projects. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in estimating, supplier engagement, data analysis, and bid coordination

If you’re passionate about Construction and the Built Environment and have an eye for detail, this is your chance to build a career with purpose.

Job Description

• Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans
• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications
• Obtain, compare, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring compliance with tender requirements.
• Support the preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and pricing documents.
• Contribute to the development of tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update cost databases, supplier and subcontractor information, and historic project data.
• Help prepare tender adjudication reports and support bid presentations to senior management.
• Work closely with Senior Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and the wider Commercial team to ensure estimates are accurate and consistent
• Support compliance with company standards, health & safety procedures, and quality requirements.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Graduate Estimator and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING AN ESTIMATOR GRADUATES

We offer a programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility you’ll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• The closing date for applications will be Friday 8th January 2027.
• Interviews will commence in February 2027.
• Successful candidates will be notified in March 2027.
• All successful applicants will join the business by September 2027, with some opportunities to start earlier where possible.

Requirements

• Hold a Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction related degree
• Right to work in the UK.
• An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous work experience specifically in the Construction Industry.
• Able to demonstrate problem solving.

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Subsidised Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
• Contributory Pension
• 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)