Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + Additional Benefits
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Employment Type: Permanent
TWG Consulting is recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor based in Glasgow.
Offering a salary of up to £80,000 per annum plus an attractive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Estimator to join an established civil engineering business and play a key role in securing major infrastructure projects across Scotland.
You'll be joining an experienced pre-construction team, taking responsibility for preparing competitive and accurate tenders while working closely with operational, commercial and design teams to develop winning bids.
We're looking for someone with a strong civil engineering background who understands the technical and commercial aspects of delivering complex infrastructure projects.
The Role
As Senior Estimator, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the preparation of detailed estimates and tenders for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
- Preparing accurate cost estimates covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and preliminaries.
- Developing competitive pricing strategies alongside the wider bid and commercial teams.
- Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries, quotations and tender comparisons.
- Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
- Working closely with design, planning and operational teams to develop construction methodologies.
- Attending site visits, tender meetings and client presentations where required.
- Supporting tender adjudications and presenting estimates to senior management.
- Reviewing programmes and ensuring estimates reflect proposed construction methods and project constraints.
- Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the project delivery teams.
- Mentoring and supporting junior estimators within the pre-construction team.
About You
We're looking for a Senior Estimator with:
- A strong civil engineering or infrastructure background.
- Previous experience working for a main contractor, ideally within a Tier 1 or established regional contractor.
- Proven experience preparing and managing tenders for civil engineering projects.
- A strong understanding of construction methods, materials, plant and labour costs.
- Experience pricing projects across sectors such as highways, rail, water, utilities, structures or general civil engineering.
- Good knowledge of NEC contracts and associated commercial risks.
- Strong analytical, numerical and commercial skills.
- Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple tender deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior management and project teams.
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management would be advantageous.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor with an established presence in the Scottish civil engineering market.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of major infrastructure tenders, contributing directly to the company’s future workload and continued growth.
The position offers:
- Salary up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Competitive additional benefits package.
- The opportunity to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- An established and experienced pre-construction team.
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
- The stability and resources of a Tier 1 main contractor.
Senior Estimator in Glasgow employer: TWG Consulting Services
Join a leading international contractor renowned for delivering complex and technically demanding construction projects, particularly in the data centre sector. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that champions safety and excellence, this role offers not only an attractive salary but also significant opportunities for career progression and involvement in landmark projects across the UK and Europe. Experience a dynamic work environment where your leadership will directly impact the success of one of the UK's most significant data centre developments.
