Senior Estimator

VGC; Calderbank; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in UK construction is seeking a Senior Estimator for major energy infrastructure projects. This hybrid role requires expertise in pricing civil engineering and M&E elements. The ideal candidate should have experience with projects over £10 million and knowledge of substations and overhead lines. You will work mainly from Glasgow and have fantastic development opportunities along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Salary up to £90,000

Bonus up to 15%

Company vehicle scheme/car allowance

Competitive holiday entitlement

Contributory pension and annual bonus schemes

Professional development opportunities

Industry leading benefits package

Qualifications

• Track record of pricing projects valued at over £10 million.
• Knowledge of substations, overhead lines, and cabling is ideal.
• Familiar with cost planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse works information.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and develop activity schedules.
• Manage subcontract enquiries and evaluate quotations.
• Present strategies to senior leadership.

Skills

Experienced estimator

Strong knowledge of energy-related infrastructure

Skilled in quantity take-offs

Proficient with estimating software

Competent in creating reports in Excel

Solid understanding of construction technology

Education

Minimum HNC qualification or equivalent

Tools

Conquest

Job description

Overview

VGC Group are supporting a key client, a leading contractor active across several sectors within UK construction and infrastructure, as they look for a Senior Estimator to work on major Overhead Line (OHL) and Substation projects throughout the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for all aspects of pricing across civil engineering and M&E elements for the design and delivery of major energy infrastructure assets. Experience in the energy sector, particularly substations, is required, with knowledge of overhead lines and underground cabling highly desirable. This role is offered as a hybrid opportunity, however the right person would need to be able to travel to, and work from, an office in Glasgow 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse works information
• Carry out quantity take-offs and develop activity schedules
• Manage subcontract enquiries and evaluate quotations
• Pricing of civils works
• Contribute to and develop pricing strategies
• Present strategies to senior leadership and ensure governance is maintained
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support the central team with benchmarking and cost data development

The Candidate

• Experienced estimator with a track record of pricing projects valued at over £10 million
• Strong knowledge of energy-related infrastructure, ideally including substations, overhead lines, and cabling
• Skilled in quantity take-offs and proficient with estimating software (e.g., Conquest)
• Competent in creating reports in Excel
• Familiar with cost planning processes
• Solid understanding of construction technology and modern techniques
• Minimum HNC qualification or equivalent

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £90,000
• Bonus up to 15%
• Company vehicle scheme/car allowance
• Competitive holiday entitlement, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Contributory pension and annual bonus schemes
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements, with family-friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
• Professional development opportunities, including mentoring and continuous learning
• Industry leading benefits package