Pre Construction Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established social housing builder/developer is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Estimator to support project development through accurate cost planning. The role requires a solid background in Quantity Surveying and offers a competitive salary alongside career progression opportunities. Join a company dedicated to community regeneration across the Central Belt of Scotland.

Benefits

9% Pension

Career progression

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• Solid background in Quantity Surveying, ideally within residential or social housing.
• Experience in pre-construction or estimating roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for new build social housing schemes.
• Support land acquisition and bid submissions with financial analysis.
• Liaise with design and planning teams to ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Identify risks and opportunities during pre-construction phases.
• Contribute to value engineering and procurement strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration skills

Education

Background in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Your New Company

Join a well-established and growing social housing builder/developer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, affordable homes across the Central Belt of Scotland. With a commitment to community regeneration and sustainable development, the company is known for its collaborative culture, long-term partnerships, and focus on creating places people are proud to call home.

Your New Role

As a Preconstruction Estimator, you will play a key role in the early stages of project development, supporting the commercial and technical teams with accurate cost planning and feasibility assessments. Drawing on your Quantity Surveying background, you'll be responsible for:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for new build social housing schemes
• Supporting land acquisition and bid submissions with robust financial analysis
• Liaising with design, planning, and commercial teams to ensure cost-effective solutions
• Identifying risks and opportunities during pre-construction phases
• Contributing to value engineering and procurement strategies

This is a strategic role that will influence the success of future developments and help shape the company\'s pipeline of work.

What You Will Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you\'ll bring:

• A solid background in Quantity Surveying, ideally within residential or social housing
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen
• Experience in pre-construction or estimating roles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive approach and ability to work independently and collaboratively

What You Will Get in Return

In return, you\'ll receive:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package - 9% Pension!
• The opportunity to work with a respected developer making a real difference in communities
• Career progression and ongoing professional development
• A supportive team culture with flexibility and autonomy
• Exposure to a variety of exciting projects across the Central Belt

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