Lead Estimator: Tender Strategy & Team Mentoring

Contract Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Dunfermline is seeking a highly capable Estimator to manage the full estimating process. You will review tender documents, conduct risk assessments, and coach junior team members. The ideal candidate will have proven estimating experience in the industry, strong commercial awareness, and excellent planning skills. This is an office-based position with opportunities to influence business strategy and develop the estimating team.

Benefits

Opportunity to influence business strategy

Chance to lead the estimating team

Exposure to industry-standard software

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an estimator in a similar industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess risks in tender documents.
• Competence in programming/scheduling and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret all tender documents thoroughly before pricing.
• Conduct full tender reviews and perform detailed risk analysis.
• Prepare scheduling components for the estimate, including job duration and sequencing.

Skills

Detailed analysis

Commercial awareness

Risk assessment

Resource planning

Coaching skills

Job description

A civil engineering firm in Dunfermline is seeking a highly capable Estimator to manage the full estimating process. You will review tender documents, conduct risk assessments, and coach junior team members. The ideal candidate will have proven estimating experience in the industry, strong commercial awareness, and excellent planning skills. This is an office-based position with opportunities to influence business strategy and develop the estimating team.