Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Allstaff Manufacturing Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of senior Estimator, with our well established client who is experiencing a period of growth.

The Estimator will join a successful estimating team looking to expand after 2 successive years of record contract wins within a rapidly growing family-owned business in Glasgow – first established over 55 years ago.

The role will suit individuals with an excellent level of understanding of technical drawings, good problem-solving skills and good communication skills.

Supported by the Managing Estimator, Sales team, Technical team, and an approachable Board of Directors you will work on primarily residential projects that range in size from small scale single properties with an approximate project value of £5,000 to large scale multi-storey, multi-phase developments with project values greater than £6,000,000.

Carry out and prepare detailed take-offs and costings to present in tenders and quotations for windows, doors, curtain walling and other façade materials.

• Review architect drawings, specifications, façade consultant reports, ERs, scope of works and other related documentation to prepare accurate estimates.
• Collect and analyse data on materials, labour, and other overhead costs.
• Review and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Clarify project details with clients to ensure estimates align with project scope.
• Identify and develop value engineering opportunities.
• Assist in contract negotiations and procurement.
• Provide technical support to sales team.
• Handover of estimate and supporting documentation to design and production teams upon receipt of order.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, materials, and methods.

• Experience or qualifications in estimating, quantity surveying, construction/project management or procurement.
• Ability to interpret, work with and effectively communicate information taken from technical drawings, specifications, building standards/regulations and other contract documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a high level of numeracy.
• Excellent client service and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate at all levels externally or internally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, confident using formulas and manipulating large amounts of data within Excel and using multiple inboxes within Outlook.
• Strong organisation and multitasking abilities.
• Demonstrable experience of working to deadlines.

• Experience with in glazing industry.
• Experience of UK wide building regulations including new “gateway” requirements.
• Experience of multiple types of construction.
• Knowledge of Passivhaus Standard.
• Knowledge of NHBC, Premier or other building warranty standards.
• Minimum of 18 months relevant industry experience.
• Previous working experience in the construction industry in Northern Ireland or Northern/Southern England.
• Prior experience working within a Quantity Surveying, technical, or estimating team in a commercial department.
• Experience with housing, new build façades, curtain walling, and glazing.
• Experience using Bluebeam software would be highly advantageous.

Location: Whiteinch, Glasgow

37.5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling between 7:00am and 6:00pm.

Hybrid and flexible working options available – 2 days working from home and 3 days in the office.

• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• 32 days holiday including bank holidays – increasing with service to 34 days.
• Flexible working hours between 7am and 6pm (based on 7.5 hour working day) with options available for hybrid working.
• Free on-site parking.