Estimator - Construction Main Contractor

Job in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, G70 5, Scotland, UK

Listing for: Upfront Recruitment

Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-05-12

Job specializations:

Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 70000.00 YEAR

Estimator - Main Contractor

Salary and Package
50,000 - 70,000 per annum (Depending on experience) + Car or Car allowance
Full-time, permanent position

Location - Glasgow

About the Company

Established building contractor with over 60 years of experience delivering construction projects across Scotland. The business operates across sectors including healthcare, education, community, conservation, leisure, and care, delivering projects from concept through to completion with a strong focus on quality, collaboration, and long-term relationships.

Why Join Them

This Estimator opportunity offers the chance to join a well-respected contractor with a strong reputation in the Scottish construction market. The Estimator will be joining an experienced and supportive team within a stable business that values quality workmanship, transparency, and professional development. The company maintains a steady pipeline of projects and a collaborative working culture with long-standing staff and supply chain relationships.

About the Role

Estimator required for an established main contractor based in Glasgow.

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of construction projects throughout Scotland. The Estimator will review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation, obtain and assess subcontractor quotations, and produce detailed cost estimates and pricing submissions.

Projects will include new build, refurbishment, community, education, healthcare, and commercial works with project values ranging from smaller schemes through to multi-million-pound contracts.

The successful Estimator will have previous experience in a similar Estimator role within the construction sector and will be confident managing multiple tenders and working closely with pre-construction and commercial teams.

Summary

This is a strong opportunity for an Estimator looking to join a long-established contractor with a positive industry reputation, varied project portfolio, and supportive team environment. The role offers long-term stability, quality projects, and the opportunity to be part of a business with a professional and collaborative approach to construction.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.