Estimator

Company: Contract Scotland
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Estimator/SeniorEstimator

Location:West-based

Salary:Competitive,dependingonexperience

Level:EstimatortoSeniorEstimator

An established and growing construction business is looking to appoint an Estimator/SeniorEstimator to join its team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator looking to take the next step in their career, or a Senior Estimator seeking a new challenge within a progressive construction environment.

TheRole

Working as part of the commercial team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of construction projects. You will work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects are accurately priced and commercially viable.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparingdetailedestimatesandtendersfromdrawings,specificationsandotherprojectinformation
  • Reviewingtenderdocumentationandidentifyingrisks,opportunitiesandvalue-engineeringoptions
  • Obtainingandassessingquotationsfromsubcontractorsandsuppliers
  • Completingdetailedtake-offsandcostanalysis
  • Preparingcompetitiveandaccuratetendersubmissions
  • Liaisingwithclients,consultantsandsubcontractorsthroughoutthetenderprocess
  • Supportingthecommercialteamwithpricingstrategiesandcostplanning
  • Maintainingstrongrelationshipswithsubcontractors,suppliersandclients
  • Contributingtothecontinuedgrowthandsuccessofthebusiness

About You

WeareopentocandidatesoperatingatEstimatorthroughtoSeniorEstimatorlevel,withtheroleandresponsibilitiestailoredaccordingtoyourexperience.

You will ideally have:

  • Previousestimatingexperiencewithintheconstruction/buildingsector
  • Strongknowledgeofconstructionmethods,materialsandcosts
  • Theabilitytointerpretdrawings,specificationsandtenderdocumentation
  • Experienceproducingaccuratecostestimatesandtendersubmissions
  • Strongcommercialawarenessandattentiontodetail
  • Excellentcommunicationandnegotiationskills
  • Theabilitytoworkindependentlywhilealsocontributingeffectivelytoawiderteam

Whether you’re an EstimatorreadytoprogressoranexperiencedSeniorEstimatorlookingforanewopportunity,wewouldbekeentohearfromyou.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitivesalarybasedonexperience
  • Opportunitytojoinanestablishedandgrowingconstructionbusiness
  • Projectsacrossavariedrangeofsectors
  • Clearopportunityforcareerdevelopmentandprogression
  • Supportiveandcollaborativeworkingenvironment
  • Long-termopportunitywithinthebusiness
  • If you’re an Estimator or Senior Estimator based in the West and are open to exploring a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application

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Posted: September 14th, 2026