Senior Civils Estimator

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• Circa £75,000 - £80,000 salary
• £7,000 car allowance
• Profit share bonus (typically 10%)
• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare

• 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 are a Civils Estimator looking for a role where you can genuinely influence major bids and work on significant projects, please apply for immediate consideration.

For more information, contact Josh O'Dwyer using the details below.