Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Permanent – Tier 1 Building Contractor

Location:

Bellshill, North Lanarkshire
Salary: £70,000 – £84,000 + benefits package
Reference: GR1545

Gibson Recruitment Limited

• Pre‑Construction Estimating, working closely and directly with internal / external clients, other disciplines, and teams from project inception, accountable and responsible for all financial and estimating aspects of the projects.
• Prepare and review tenders being processed in the Estimating department.
• Liaise with the Estimating Director/Commercial Director/Finance department on contractual terms, bonds, and insurances.
• Liaise with Senior Management and obtain their input into tenders, offers, and proposals.
• Arrange handover meetings and formally hand‑over new contracts.
• Assist the Estimating Director /Pre‑Construction Director in developing new contacts and clients.
• Lead negotiations in relation to tenders, offers, and proposals when directed by the Estimating Director /Pre‑Construction Director.
• Work on Frameworks through all stages.
• Possess sound knowledge of estimating on large‑scale building projects.
• Price from first principles, procure subs/materials quotes, prepare tender settlement sheets to main contractor's Prelims.
• Prepare Cost Plans from inception and prepare own quantities from minimal information.
• Take ownership of tenders from receiving the documents through to adjudication.
• Meet and engage with key Supply Chain during the tender process period.
• Fulfil the role of Senior Estimator on projects, managing all estimating elements with interface with suppliers, clients and across commercial, operations, and project functions.
• Understand the corporate and contract‑specific estimating procedures and carry out all work in accordance with these.
• Prepare estimates from conception through to detailed estimates for identified projects within the company.
• Assist in the training of estimating staff and trainees/graduates working in or seconded to the department for a period of time.
• Translate complex engineering drawings and designs into build needs, sequence, and timings.
• Assess and record likely competition when tendering.
• Liaise with procurement to obtain the most competitive quotes from suppliers and subcontractors at tender stage.
• Request further information from client/design team and arrange meetings if required.
• Attend handover meetings and brief the team on tender bid.
• Run multiple projects at any one time at different stages – cost plan, design feasibility, competitive tender.
• Produce estimates and cost plans from concept plans and specifications.
• Maintain excellent construction technology knowledge.
• Work on Conquest Estimating System including On‑Screen Take Off.
• Manage database and design / cost control processes.
• Conduct subcontract analysis and comparisons.

• Proven track record as an Estimator with construction experience.
• Excellent communication and numeracy skills.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software.
• Educated to degree or HND level in a Construction or related field with relevant work experience.