Surveyor/Estimator

Contract Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist construction contractor is seeking a dedicated Surveyor/Estimator to join their commercial team in Livingston. This role involves managing customer enquiries, preparing quotes, and overseeing contract administration. Ideal candidates will have experience in quantity surveying or engineering, with a strong commercial awareness. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package including a company vehicle, and opportunities for professional development across diverse construction projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying or engineering with estimating/pricing skills.
• Familiarity with NEC and/or JCT contract types.
• Ability to react quickly to client needs in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming customer enquiries and prepare quotes.
• Follow up on quotations and work closely with projects team.
• Handle contract administration including dispute resolution.

Skills

Surveying experience

Engineering background

Commercial awareness

Confident communication

Job description

Overview

A specialist construction contractor, with a long-term track record in their field, is on the hunt for a dedicated Surveyor/Estimator to join their commercial team.

This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of projects—ranging from £500 domestic enquiries to multi-million-pound contracts—and engage directly with experienced directors in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The business delivers a broad range of specialist construction services across Scotland, supporting a range of individuals and organisations.

Role Overview

• Manage incoming customer enquiries and prepare quotes ranging from small to large scale projects.
• Follow up on quotations with clients and work closely with the projects team to allocate resources and ensure timely delivery.
• Handle contract administration including sub-contract offers, variation management, dispute resolution, and job close-out.
• Operate within a well-structured, monitored environment with daily team progress meetings.

About you!

• Ideally youll have experience in surveying (likely quantity surveying), but candidates with an engineering background and estimating/pricing experience are welcome.
• Familiarity with NEC and/or JCT contract types is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to react quickly to client needs in a high-volume, specialist service environment.
• Confident communicator, able to interact with clients ranging from large tier-1 contractors to domestic customers.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package including a company vehicle, pension scheme, private health insurance, etc.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development within a niche sector.
• Inclusive and open culture where directors work alongside the team and maintain an accessible management style.
• Opportunity to engage across diverse construction projects and disciplines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded QS or estimator to thrive in a busy, specialist construction environment, where technical expertise, proactive client management, and teamwork are key.

Legal Information:
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