Job Description
A market-leading Tier 1 Main Contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Estimator to strengthen its estimating team in Glasgow. With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, this is a key hire within a high-performing commercial function.
This is a great opportunity to join a business delivering complex, high-value projects across a diverse range of sectors, working within a well-structured and collaborative estimating team.
The Opportunity
You will take a leading role in the preparation and delivery of competitive tenders. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and the chance to influence bids from early engagement through to final submission.
Key Responsibilities
Lead tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover
Prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates
Manage and interrogate subcontractor pricing and supply chain engagement
Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
Collaborate with internal departments including planning, design, and operations
Support and mentor junior and intermediate estimators
Contribute to continuous improvement within the estimating function
About You
Proven experience as a Senior Estimator/Estimator within a main contractor
Strong track record delivering successful tenders across varied sectors
Excellent commercial judgement and attention to detail
Confident managing complex bids and large-scale project values
Strong communication skills and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, driven, and team-oriented approach
Salary & Benefits
Salary: 75,000 - 80,000
7,000 car allowance
Profit share bonus (typically 10%)
Hybrid working
Private healthcare
Why Apply?
Join a financially strong, forward-thinking contractor
Secure pipeline of high-profile and diverse projects
Well-resourced estimating team with strong leadership
Stable business with a strong reputation
If you're a Senior Estimator/Estimator looking for a key role where you will have real influence over major bids, please apply for immediate consideration (CV not required). For more information, contact Josh O'Dwyer using the details below.
This is a great opportunity to join a business delivering complex, high-value projects across a diverse range of sectors, working within a well-structured and collaborative estimating team.
The Opportunity
You will take a leading role in the preparation and delivery of competitive tenders. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and the chance to influence bids from early engagement through to final submission.
Key Responsibilities
Lead tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover
Prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates
Manage and interrogate subcontractor pricing and supply chain engagement
Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
Collaborate with internal departments including planning, design, and operations
Support and mentor junior and intermediate estimators
Contribute to continuous improvement within the estimating function
About You
Proven experience as a Senior Estimator/Estimator within a main contractor
Strong track record delivering successful tenders across varied sectors
Excellent commercial judgement and attention to detail
Confident managing complex bids and large-scale project values
Strong communication skills and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, driven, and team-oriented approach
Salary & Benefits
Salary: 75,000 - 80,000
7,000 car allowance
Profit share bonus (typically 10%)
Hybrid working
Private healthcare
Why Apply?
Join a financially strong, forward-thinking contractor
Secure pipeline of high-profile and diverse projects
Well-resourced estimating team with strong leadership
Stable business with a strong reputation
If you're a Senior Estimator/Estimator looking for a key role where you will have real influence over major bids, please apply for immediate consideration (CV not required). For more information, contact Josh O'Dwyer using the details below.
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