Senior Estimator
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 6HQ |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/668443_1764943390 |
Summary
We are supporting a leading contractor within the civil engineering sector who are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their established team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a growing business that delivers a diverse portfolio of projects across infrastructure, rail, civil engineering, structures, buildings, and geotechnical works.
As Senior Estimator, you will take the lead on producing accurate and competitive tenders, working closely with technical, delivery, and commercial teams. You will play a key part in securing future work and shaping the strategic direction of the estimating function.
Within this role, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare robust and detailed cost estimates for multi-disciplinary rail and civil engineering projects.
- Lead tender submissions from initial enquiry through to final proposal.
- Liaise with supply chain partners to obtain competitive quotations and ensure best value.
- Review project documentation, specifications, and drawings to identify risks and opportunities.
- Present estimates and recommendations to senior management.
- Support the continual development of estimating processes and systems.
The successful applicant for this role will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator ready to step up, ideally within rail, civils, utilities, or infrastructure.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of NEC and similar contract forms.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings/specifications and produce accurate cost build-ups.
- Confident communicator with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in estimating software and MS Office applications.
For this our client is offering:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career progression within a reputable, forward-thinking contractor
- Opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful infrastructure projects
- Supportive team culture with long-term stability
For more details or to apply, please feel free to contact Jamie Nicholson using the details provided, or click on the "apply now" link.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.