Senior Estimator – Civil Infra (Tier 1) – Glasgow

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

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.