Senior Estimator

TWG Consulting Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

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Job summary

TWG Consulting Services in Glasgow is recruiting an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading Tier 1 contractor on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Scotland.

You will lead detailed estimates, co-ordinate with design and operations teams, and manage tender submissions while mentoring junior estimators. This permanent role offers up to £80,000 per year plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong civil engineering or infrastructure background.
• Experience working for a main contractor, ideally Tier 1 or established regional contractor.
• Proven experience preparing and managing tenders for civil engineering projects.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts and associated commercial risks.
• Experience pricing projects across highways, rail, water, utilities, structures or general civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed estimates and tenders for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and preliminaries.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies alongside the wider bid and commercial teams.
• Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries, quotations and tender comparisons.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Working with design, planning and operational teams to develop construction methodologies.
• Attending site visits, tender meetings and client presentations where required.
• Supporting tender adjudications and presenting estimates to senior management.
• Reviewing programmes and ensuring estimates reflect proposed construction methods and project constraints.
• Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the project delivery teams.
• Mentoring and supporting junior estimators within the pre-construction team.

Skills

Civil engineering background

Main contractor experience

Tender preparation

NEC contracts knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + Additional Benefits

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor

Employment Type: Permanent

TWG Consulting is recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor based in Glasgow.

Offering a salary of up to £80,000 per annum plus an attractive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Estimator to join an established civil engineering business and play a key role in securing major infrastructure projects across Scotland.

You’ll be joining an experienced pre-construction team, taking responsibility for preparing competitive and accurate tenders while working closely with operational, commercial and design teams to develop winning bids.

We’re looking for someone with a strong civil engineering background who understands the technical and commercial aspects of delivering complex infrastructure projects.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the preparation of detailed estimates and tenders for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Preparing accurate cost estimates covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and preliminaries.
• Developing competitive pricing strategies alongside the wider bid and commercial teams.
• Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries, quotations and tender comparisons.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Working closely with design, planning and operational teams to develop construction methodologies.
• Attending site visits, tender meetings and client presentations where required.
• Supporting tender adjudications and presenting estimates to senior management.
• Reviewing programmes and ensuring estimates reflect proposed construction methods and project constraints.
• Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the project delivery teams.
• Mentoring and supporting junior estimators within the pre-construction team.

About You

We’re looking for a Senior Estimator with:

• A strong civil engineering or infrastructure background.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor, ideally within a Tier 1 or established regional contractor.
• Proven experience preparing and managing tenders for civil engineering projects.
• A strong understanding of construction methods, materials, plant and labour costs.
• Experience pricing projects across sectors such as highways, rail, water, utilities, structures or general civil engineering.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts and associated commercial risks.
• Strong analytical, numerical and commercial skills.
• Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tender deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior management and project teams.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor with an established presence in the Scottish civil engineering market.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of major infrastructure tenders, contributing directly to the company’s future workload and continued growth.

The position offers:

• Salary up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Competitive additional benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• An established and experienced pre-construction team.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• The stability and resources of a Tier 1 main contractor.