Senior Estimator — Motherwell

Resolute Group; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday buy

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Private medical

Share-save

Cycle-to-work

Gym membership

Job summary

Resolute Group in Scotland seeks a Senior Estimator to support its pre-construction and bid teams on major electricity infrastructure work. The role focuses on tender preparation for design-build projects, collaborating with planners, design managers and pre-construction colleagues to craft well-supported, value-led estimates.

Power transmission and distribution experience is ideal; candidates from strong civils backgrounds with transferable skills are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience producing estimates and cost plans for design-build projects.
• Ability to take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in estimating software and Excel reports.

Responsibilities

• Support bid teams to deliver high-quality tender submissions within deadlines.
• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates and cost plans with market data.
• Review tender documents and identify requirements for bids.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and align with market conditions.
• Identify risks and opportunities and maintain risk registers.
• Coordinate information to ensure complete and accurate submissions.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Tender building

Budget development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

Conquest estimating software

Excel

Job description

THE RESOLUTE GROUP

Senior Estimator – Power & Major Infrastructure

Location: Motherwell / near Glasgow, Scotland
Sector: Power Transmission & Distribution / Civil Engineering
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £75,000 to £80,000, depending on experience

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Resolute Group is working with a major infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Estimator to support its pre-construction and bid teams on major electricity infrastructure work in Scotland.

The role focuses on preparing competitive tenders for design-and-build projects, including new build and refurbishment. You will work with planners, design managers and pre-construction colleagues to develop well-supported, value-led estimates and tender submissions.

Power transmission and distribution experience is ideal. Applications are also welcome from experienced estimators with a strong civils background and transferable skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support bid teams to deliver high-quality tender submissions within deadlines.
• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates and cost plans, including net estimates supported by market intelligence, benchmarks and risk analysis.
• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications; identify requirements and report key findings to bid teams.
• Obtain and evaluate supply-chain quotations, keeping estimates aligned with current market conditions.
• Identify and report tender risks, opportunities and scope changes; maintain the relevant risk registers.
• Contribute to tender strategy and coordinate supporting information so submissions are complete and accurate.
• Work with planners, design managers, pre-construction managers and delivery colleagues to develop practical, value-led solutions.
• Take part in tender adjudications and post-tender negotiations as required.
• Communicate bid strategy and estimating assumptions clearly to construction and delivery teams, and use their feedback to improve future bids.
• Engage with customers and suppliers, building productive working relationships and supporting innovation.
• Use estimating systems effectively and maintain current knowledge of relevant procedures, standards and best practice.
• Keep up to date with health and safety requirements and relevant regulatory changes.
• Contribute to learning and continuous improvement across estimating, bidding and business development.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience in an Estimator or Senior Estimator role in construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Ability to undertake quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Experience producing estimates and cost plans and developing project budgets.
• Proficiency in Conquest estimating software and Excel-based reports and cost data.
• Good understanding of construction technology, industry standards and specifications.
• Strong communication, organisation, planning and time-management skills, with the ability to manage priorities without compromising quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, influence colleagues and suppliers, and build productive stakeholder relationships.
• People management skills, with the ability to motivate others and maintain high standards.
• Confidence presenting clear, well-reasoned business cases to senior stakeholders, with strong negotiation and diplomacy skills.
• Power transmission and distribution experience is beneficial but not essential. Candidates with a strong civils background and transferable skills will be considered.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join a collaborative pre-construction team working on major energy infrastructure tenders across Scotland. This role offers the opportunity to take on increased responsibility and deepen your estimating expertise within a major UK infrastructure business.

BENEFITS

• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working and family-friendly policies.
• Mentoring and continuous learning support.
• Contributory pension and annual bonus scheme.
• Recognition scheme and long-service awards.
• Car scheme and private medical insurance, where applicable to the role.
• Share-save scheme, cycle-to-work and gym-membership discounts, and a support and advice service for colleagues and their families.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

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