Senior Civil Esmtiator

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm seeks a Senior Estimator based in Glasgow to manage tender documentation and estimates within the water sector. You will engage in risk analysis, produce cost-effective tenders, and collaborate with project teams to ensure success. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment that values staff development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong proven experience in estimating for civil engineering projects.
• Experience in estimating particularly within the water sector.
• Ability to challenge constructively within project teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed, achievable cost packages in agreement with clients.
• Producing cost-effective tenders from first principles, including take-offs.
• Preparing tender submission documents and conducting risk pricing.

Skills

Estimation for civil engineering projects

Risk analysis

Cost management

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Computerised analytical estimating system

Job description

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Base pay range

Our client, a major global engineering firm with expertise in the design and delivery of projects within the water sector, is looking to expand its team in Scotland by recruiting an experienced Senior Estimator based in Glasgow.

Operating within the water sector, the business has seen a series of project wins and has ambitious growth plans across the UK. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to develop estimates from first principles, assess client requirements, and identify potential risks to the business. This role involves working closely with Project Managers, the Design Team, and clients to ensure the successful delivery of estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently registering, controlling, and managing tender documentation.
• Identifying risks and opportunities at the tender stage.
• Developing detailed, achievable cost packages in agreement with clients.
• Producing cost-effective tenders from first principles, including take-offs from drawings.
• Participating in internal reviews, governance processes, presentations, and client negotiations as required.
• Conducting the analysis and pricing of risks.
• Preparing tender submission documents and estimating reports.
• Providing support for proposals and contract management functions.
• Maintaining regular liaison with management and site teams.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in an estimating role.
• Strong proven experience in estimating for civil engineering projects.
• Experience in estimating for civils, particularly within the water sector.
• Knowledge of the estimating process using a computerised analytical estimating system.
• Ability to challenge constructively within the Estimating and wider project teams.
  
  

What’s on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that truly values and invests in its staff. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer for the right candidate.

If this sounds like your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your latest CV, or for further details, contact Adam Rahma on 01786 446651, quoting reference J45498.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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