Senior Estimator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Allstaff |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Allstaff Manufacturing Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Estimator.
Location: Whiteinch, Glasgow
Working hours: 36.5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling between 7:00am and 6:00pm
Hybrid and flexible working options available. Fully remote considered for candidates with relevant industry experience, provided they can commute to the Glasgow office at least once per month.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
Estimator Role
The estimator will carry out and prepare detailed take-offs and costings to present in tenders and quotations for windows, doors, curtain walling and other façade materials. Projects will be primarily residential and will range in size from small scale single properties with an approximate project value of £5,000 to large scale multi-storey, multi-phase developments with project values greater than £6,000,000.
Key Responsibilities
Review architect drawings, specifications, façade consultant reports, ERs, scope of works and other related documentation to prepare accurate estimates.
Collect and analyse data on materials, labour, and other overhead costs.
Review and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
Clarify project details with clients to ensure estimates align with project scope.
Identify and develop value engineering opportunities.
Assist in contract negotiations and procurement.
Provide technical support to sales team.
Handover of estimate and supporting documentation to design and production teams upon receipt of order.
Stay up to date with industry trends, materials, and methods.
Requirements
Experience or qualifications in estimating, quantity surveying, construction/project management or procurement.
Ability to interpret, work with and effectively communicate information taken from technical drawings, specifications, building standards/regulations and other contract documentation.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a high level of numeracy
Excellent client service and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate at all levels externally or internally
Proficient in Microsoft Office, confident using formulas and manipulating large amounts of data within Excel and using multiple inboxes within Outlook
Strong organisation and multitasking abilities
Demonstrable experience of working to deadlines
Experience Required
Experience within glazing industry
Experience of UK wide building regulations including new “gateway” requirements
Experience of multiple types of construction
Knowledge of Passivhaus Standard
Knowledge of NHBC, Premier or other building warranty standards
Minimum of 36 months relevant industry experience
Very confident in Excel and able to manipulate and interpret complex data
Previous working experience in the construction industry in Northern Ireland or Northern/Southern England
Prior experience working within a Quantity Surveying, technical, or estimating team in a commercial department
Experience with housing, new build façades, curtain walling, and glazing
Benefits Package
Private healthcare
On-site parking
32 days holiday including bank holidays – increasing with service to 34 days
Options available for hybrid and flexible working
Death in service benefit
Salary - Competitive - DOE
Allstaff is operating as an Employment Agency for the supply of Permanent and Contract staff employed directly by the hirer. By sending your CV you are consenting to Allstaff processing your personal data for the purposes of providing work finding services, including processing using software solution providers and back-office support.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Free parking
Private medical insurance
Work from home
Work Location: In person
Location: Whiteinch, Glasgow
Working hours: 36.5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling between 7:00am and 6:00pm
Hybrid and flexible working options available. Fully remote considered for candidates with relevant industry experience, provided they can commute to the Glasgow office at least once per month.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
Estimator Role
The estimator will carry out and prepare detailed take-offs and costings to present in tenders and quotations for windows, doors, curtain walling and other façade materials. Projects will be primarily residential and will range in size from small scale single properties with an approximate project value of £5,000 to large scale multi-storey, multi-phase developments with project values greater than £6,000,000.
Key Responsibilities
Review architect drawings, specifications, façade consultant reports, ERs, scope of works and other related documentation to prepare accurate estimates.
Collect and analyse data on materials, labour, and other overhead costs.
Review and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
Clarify project details with clients to ensure estimates align with project scope.
Identify and develop value engineering opportunities.
Assist in contract negotiations and procurement.
Provide technical support to sales team.
Handover of estimate and supporting documentation to design and production teams upon receipt of order.
Stay up to date with industry trends, materials, and methods.
Requirements
Experience or qualifications in estimating, quantity surveying, construction/project management or procurement.
Ability to interpret, work with and effectively communicate information taken from technical drawings, specifications, building standards/regulations and other contract documentation.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a high level of numeracy
Excellent client service and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate at all levels externally or internally
Proficient in Microsoft Office, confident using formulas and manipulating large amounts of data within Excel and using multiple inboxes within Outlook
Strong organisation and multitasking abilities
Demonstrable experience of working to deadlines
Experience Required
Experience within glazing industry
Experience of UK wide building regulations including new “gateway” requirements
Experience of multiple types of construction
Knowledge of Passivhaus Standard
Knowledge of NHBC, Premier or other building warranty standards
Minimum of 36 months relevant industry experience
Very confident in Excel and able to manipulate and interpret complex data
Previous working experience in the construction industry in Northern Ireland or Northern/Southern England
Prior experience working within a Quantity Surveying, technical, or estimating team in a commercial department
Experience with housing, new build façades, curtain walling, and glazing
Benefits Package
Private healthcare
On-site parking
32 days holiday including bank holidays – increasing with service to 34 days
Options available for hybrid and flexible working
Death in service benefit
Salary - Competitive - DOE
Allstaff is operating as an Employment Agency for the supply of Permanent and Contract staff employed directly by the hirer. By sending your CV you are consenting to Allstaff processing your personal data for the purposes of providing work finding services, including processing using software solution providers and back-office support.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Free parking
Private medical insurance
Work from home
Work Location: In person