Senior Civil Estimator – Rail & Infrastructure (Scotland)

Search Consultancy LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD in Scotland is seeking an Estimator to join a growing civil engineering and infrastructure team. You will prepare competitive cost estimates for rail and infrastructure projects from enquiry to tender submission, review drawings and specs, and work with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams to secure new work.

You will provide detailed cost breakdowns for labour, plant, materials and subcontractors, analyse quotations, identify risks, and contribute to tender

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Estimator or similar commercial role within civil engineering, rail, infrastructure or the wider construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for civil engineering, rail and infrastructure projects from enquiry through to tender submission.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes of work to establish project requirements and identify potential risks.
• Produce detailed cost breakdowns covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and other project-related expenses.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.
• Liaise with commercial, engineering, pre-construction and operational teams to develop tender strategies.
• Identify commercial risks, value engineering opportunities and cost-saving measures to strengthen tender submissions.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost planning

Subcontractor procurement

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD in Scotland is seeking an Estimator to join a growing civil engineering and infrastructure team. You will prepare competitive cost estimates for rail and infrastructure projects from enquiry to tender submission, review drawings and specs, and work with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams to secure new work.

You will provide detailed cost breakdowns for labour, plant, materials and subcontractors, analyse quotations, identify risks, and contribute to tender