Senior Civil Estimator – Pre-Construction, Rail & Infra

BAM UK & Ireland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Family-friendly policies

Company car

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteer day

Development opportunities

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join the pre-construction team in Scotland, focusing on major civil engineering and rail bids. You will develop accurate, competitive cost estimates and engage with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Based at Kilsyth or Inverness, the role involves coordinating bid activities, leading estimating staff, and delivering estimates across scheme development stages while contributing to

Qualifications

• Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level.
• Suitable civil engineering experience.
• Proven estimating experience in civil/rail bids.
• Considerable variety in types of work and disciplines priced; understanding of methods and production rates.
• Demonstrated understanding of common forms of contract.
• Leadership and management skills; experience of managing a team to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with bid teams, estimating department and Pre-construction team.
• Direct estimating administrative staff.
• Manage and deliver cost estimates at various stages in scheme development and design maturity.
• Contribute to optioneering, feasibility, value engineering and affordability.
• Liaise with clients, designers and other consultants; distribute tender documents and enquiries.
• Organise tender documents, correspondence, enquiries and quotations.
• Challenge and contribute to bid preparation and submission; investigate safe, cost-effective solutions.
• Collect feedback and stay updated on latest techniques; prepare cost estimates from first principles.
• Organise and participate in bid preparation and review meetings; prepare tender summaries and risk registers.
• Communicate estimate information for bid reviews and handover to project teams.
• Comply with company procedures.

Skills

Estimating experience

Cost estimates

Bid preparation

Leadership

Team management

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HND/NVQ

Tools

Proprietary estimating software

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join the pre-construction team in Scotland, focusing on major civil engineering and rail bids. You will develop accurate, competitive cost estimates and engage with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Based at Kilsyth or Inverness, the role involves coordinating bid activities, leading estimating staff, and delivering estimates across scheme development stages while contributing to