Senior Civils Estimator
- Construction & Property Recruitment
- 28/05/2026
Full time
Construction
Estimator
Management
Job Description
A market-leading Tier 1 Main Contractor is looking to appoint a Senior/Civils Estimator to strengthen its established estimating team in Glasgow. With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, this is a key hire for them.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially strong contractor working across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, manufacturing, and large public-sector developments.
Working closely alongside the main contracting division, the role focuses on associated civils packages across major building projects throughout Scotland and the wider UK region.
The Opportunity
You will play a leading role in the preparation and delivery of competitive civils tenders, managing packages from early enquiry through to final submission.
This role would particularly suit someone with a strong background in groundworks or associated building civils who can confidently interrogate subcontractor pricing and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead civils tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover
Prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates
Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
Manage and interrogate subcontractor pricing and supply chain engagement
Assess groundworks, infrastructure, drainage, roads, and external works packages
Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
Collaborate with internal departments
About You
Proven experience as a Senior Civils Estimator or Civils Estimator
Background within a main contractor, civils contractor, or subcontractor environment
Strong understanding of associated building civils and infrastructure packages
Experience pricing packages typically ranging from 300k to 5m+
Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
Ability to assess subcontractor returns and benchmark pricing effectively
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, driven, and collaborative approach
Salary & Benefits
Circa 75,000 - 80,000 salary
7,000 car allowance
Profit share bonus (typically 10%)
Hybrid working
Private healthcare
Why Apply?
Join a financially strong, forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor
Secure pipeline of major projects across multiple sectors
Well-resourced estimating team with strong leadership
Long-term career progression opportunities
Stable business with an excellent industry reputation
If you're a Civils Estimator looking for a role where you can genuinely influence major bids and work on significant projects, please apply for immediate consideration (CV not required).
For more information, contact Josh O'Dwyer using the details below.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially strong contractor working across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, commercial, education, manufacturing, and large public-sector developments.
Working closely alongside the main contracting division, the role focuses on associated civils packages across major building projects throughout Scotland and the wider UK region.
The Opportunity
You will play a leading role in the preparation and delivery of competitive civils tenders, managing packages from early enquiry through to final submission.
This role would particularly suit someone with a strong background in groundworks or associated building civils who can confidently interrogate subcontractor pricing and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead civils tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover
Prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates
Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
Manage and interrogate subcontractor pricing and supply chain engagement
Assess groundworks, infrastructure, drainage, roads, and external works packages
Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
Collaborate with internal departments
About You
Proven experience as a Senior Civils Estimator or Civils Estimator
Background within a main contractor, civils contractor, or subcontractor environment
Strong understanding of associated building civils and infrastructure packages
Experience pricing packages typically ranging from 300k to 5m+
Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
Ability to assess subcontractor returns and benchmark pricing effectively
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, driven, and collaborative approach
Salary & Benefits
Circa 75,000 - 80,000 salary
7,000 car allowance
Profit share bonus (typically 10%)
Hybrid working
Private healthcare
Why Apply?
Join a financially strong, forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor
Secure pipeline of major projects across multiple sectors
Well-resourced estimating team with strong leadership
Long-term career progression opportunities
Stable business with an excellent industry reputation
If you're a Civils Estimator looking for a role where you can genuinely influence major bids and work on significant projects, please apply for immediate consideration (CV not required).
For more information, contact Josh O'Dwyer using the details below.
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