Senior Estimator

A market-leading Tier 1 Main Contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Estimator to strengthen its estimating team in Glasgow. With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, this is a key hire within a high-performing commercial function. This is a great opportunity to join a business delivering complex, high-value projects across a diverse range of sectors, working within a well-structured and collaborative estimating team. The Opportunity You will take a leading role in the preparation and delivery of competitive tenders. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and the chance to influence bids from early engagement through to final submission. Key Responsibilities · Lead tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover · Prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates · Manage and interrogate subcontractor pricing and supply chain engagement · Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options · Collaborate with internal departments including planning, design, and operations · Support and mentor junior and intermediate estimators · Contribute to continuous improvement within the estimating function About You · Proven experience as a Senior Estimator/Estimator within a main contractor · Strong track record delivering successful tenders across varied sectors · Excellent commercial judgement and attention to detail · Confident managing complex bids and large-scale project values · Strong communication skills and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders · Proactive, driven, and team-oriented approach Salary & Benefits · Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 · £7,000 car allowance · Profit share bonus (typically 10%) · Hybrid working · Private healthcare Why Apply? · Join a financially strong, forward-thinking contractor · Secure pipeline of high-profile and diverse projects · Well-resourced estimating team with strong leadership · Stable business with a strong reputation If you're a Senior Estimator/Estimator looking for a key role where you will have real influence over major bids, please apply for immediate consideration (CV not required). For more information, contact Josh O'Dwyer using the details below