Senior Estimator - Glasgow

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the estimation process across construction projects from groundworks through to completion. You will work closely with Project Managers and the broader team to develop robust, fully substantiated estimates.

The role requires a strong background in construction M&E estimating, excellent analytical skills, and detail-oriented, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Strong background in construction M&E estimating and a keen eye for detail.
• Detail-oriented and organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Good communication, analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
• Candidate must be proactive and self-driven.
• Strong IT and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimation process across all stages of construction from groundworks to final project completion.
• Work closely with Project Managers and wider project team to develop robust, accurate estimates.
• Absorb and assimilate information quickly from technical documents to build estimates.
• Assess material, labour, and plant requirements for project estimates.
• Produce quantities for building works to assist pricing, minimising costs and maximising value.
• Simplify technical data and scope to build client-focused estimates and WBS.
• Carry out benchmarking as required.
• Monitor project costs and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Proactive

Tools

Excel

IT skills

Job description

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join the team in Glasgow.

As a Senior Estimator, you will lead the estimation process across all stages of construction, from initial groundworks through to final project completion. Working closely with Project Managers and the wider project team, you will develop robust, accurate and fully substantiated estimates.

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Working pattern: 2-3 days on-site every other week.

Key Deliverables

• Working Closely with Project Managers to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Absorb and assimilate information quickly from technical documents.
• Assess material, labour, and plant requirements in compilation of the project estimate.
• Produce quantities for building works to assist the pricing of a project, minimising costs where possible while maximising value.
• Ability to simplify technical data and scope to build estimates with client focused work breakdown structure.
• Carry out benchmarking as required.
• Liaises with other Project Controls disciplines to prepare estimates for governance and assurance purposes.
• Monitor project costs throughout the duration of the project and provide regular updates to stakeholders, and responsible for the ongoing collation of benchmarking data.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Strong background in construction M&E estimating, excellent analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail.
• Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Good communication, analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
• Candidate must be proactive and self-driven.
• Strong IT and Excel Skills
• Ideally 5+ years' experience estimating.