Senior Estimator

Peace Recruitment Group Ltd; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to oversee competitive tenders for civil engineering projects. This role involves shaping bid strategy, managing pricing, and collaborating with teams to deliver top-quality submissions. Ideal candidates will have robust experience in civil engineering estimating, especially in rail, and will be skilled in analytical reasoning and communication. The position offers a competitive salary, company car or allowance, and extensive benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary (negotiable DOE)

Company car or car allowance

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Up to 3 volunteer days per year

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Westfield Health cash plan & rewards

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator in civil engineering (rail experience highly advantageous).
• Strong first principles estimating background and understanding of civil construction processes.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator able to lead discussions internally and externally.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of competitive and commercially sound tenders.
• Take ownership of tender reviews, pricing, and estimating processes.
• Produce detailed quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns from drawings.
• Prepare and manage supplier and sub-contractor enquiries.
• Lead tender meetings, risk reviews, and presentations.

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Word

Job description

Are you a seasoned civil engineering estimator looking for your next challenge?

This is an opportunity to step into a senior role with a well-established Scottish contractor that's growing fast and delivering some of the country's most diverse and rewarding infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Estimator, you'll lead the preparation of competitive and commercially sound tenders across a range of civil engineering works - from asset management frameworks to major rail and non-rail infrastructure schemes.

You'll be the key figure in shaping bid strategy, pricing methodology, and tender delivery - working closely with planners, engineers, and project managers to ensure every submission stands out for its quality, accuracy, and value.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of tender reviews, pricing, and estimating processes.
• Producing detailed quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns from drawings and specifications.
• Preparing and managing supplier and sub-contractor enquiries, ensuring competitiveness and accuracy.
• Applying first principles estimating and benchmarking techniques to validate pricing.
• Leading tender meetings, risk reviews, and bid presentations.
• Collaborating with the wider bid and delivery teams to align approach, methodology, and resourcing.
• Supporting post-tender negotiations and providing commercial handover to the project team.
• Driving continual improvement through post-tender analysis and lessons learned.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator in civil engineering (rail experience highly advantageous).
• Strong first principles estimating background and understanding of civil construction processes.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software, along with Excel and Word.
• Confident communicator able to lead discussions internally and externally.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 3 volunteer days per year
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Westfield Health cash plan & rewards
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Supportive, inclusive working environment with genuine long-term prospects

If you're ready to take the lead on high-impact civil engineering bids and play a key role in a business with a strong reputation across Scotland - we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat