Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Estimator to join a civil engineering and road surfacing contractor with a long & successful history.

You’ll be a key member of the commercial team, reporting directly to the Commercial Manager and taking ownership of tenders for a range of projects across both the public and private sectors.

• This business is part of a wider group with over 100 years history in the Scottish civil engineering world.
• Enjoy stable, permanent employment with a clear reporting structure and strong support
• Benefit from in-house training and genuine career development opportunities – support for further learning
• Work on a varied portfolio of civil engineering and road surfacing projects

• Preparing cost estimates and quotations for public contract tenders and private clients in line with pricing strategies, tender documentation and relevant specifications/legislation
• Drafting responses to technical and quality questions, including method statements and risk assessments
• Producing take‑offs from drawings and compiling BOQs/Activity Schedules where required
• Gathering and reviewing subcontract and material quotations to support accurate cost build‑ups
• Managing and prioritising your workload to ensure all tender and contractual deadlines are met
• Producing detailed handover documentation, including cost allowances and project information, to ensure a smooth transition from bid to operations
• Following up on submitted tenders to obtain feedback and drive continuous improvement in future bids

• Some previous experience as an Estimator on road surfacing and civil engineering projects
• Strong understanding of cost control and construction contracts, particularly NEC
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Strong time management and planning skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Full, valid UK driving licence

In addition to your salary/core benefits, you’ll receive a market‑leading car allowance. The business works a 39 hour week.

If you’re an organised Estimator with a background in civil engineering or road surfacing and you’re looking for a secure, long‑term role with a respected contractor, this could be an ideal next step.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.