Senior Estimator
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering
ROLE: Senior Estimator
SALARY: £60,000 - £75,000 (DOE)
LOCATION: Edinburgh area
Are you an experienced structural steel estimator looking for your next challenge?
We're representing a highly regarded, forward-thinking steel fabrication business with an outstanding reputation across major infrastructure and a strong pipeline of high-profile work. They're looking for a Senior Estimator to take ownership of estimating activity on large-scale structural steel packages, working directly with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and negotiated projects.
There's genuine scope here to grow the role - for the right person, this could develop into leading and shaping the estimating function, with real autonomy and input at senior level.
Working arrangement is primarily on-site, with hybrid working potentially available for the right candidate - a set-up that would need to work for both you and the client, so this is one to discuss directly rather than assume.
The Role- Take full ownership of estimating activity across large-scale infrastructure and structural steel packages.
- Work closely with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and negotiated projects.
- Support pricing strategy and value engineering.
- Mentor junior estimators as part of the wider team.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on pipeline and forecasting.
- Scope to take on leadership of the estimating division as the role develops, for candidates ready for that step.
- Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the structural steel sector.
- Confident dealing with Tier 1 contractors and familiar with their processes.
- Strong understanding of take-offs, pricing strategy, and tender submissions.
- Commercially astute with the ability to protect margin while remaining competitive.
- Ambitious and driven - whether you want to stay hands-on at senior level or grow into leading the function, this role can flex to suit.
- Salary £60,000 - £90,000 depending on experience.
- Long-term career progression within a business with a secure project pipeline.
- Genuine opportunity to grow into an Estimating Manager role, for those who want it.
- Hybrid flexibility for the right candidate.
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