Estimating Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the estimating function for a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, shaping competitive tenders for civil, rail and infrastructure projects across Scotland. You will collaborate with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams to develop robust pricing and risk-aware estimates that support business growth. You will influence tender strategy, cost planning and value engineering to secure new work and strengthen processes. This is an opportunity to drive the estimating function at scale within a supportive organization and diverse project portfolio.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• opportunities to influence business growth
• career progression within a supportive organization

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating function for civil engineering, rail and infrastructure bids
• Review tender documentation to establish project requirements and risks and develop pricing strategies
• Produce detailed cost estimates including labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor packages
• Coordinate and quality-check estimates from the wider team to ensure accuracy and compliance with timelines
• Collaborate with pre-construction, commercial, engineering and operations to develop methodologies and identify value engineering opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors and support business development initiatives

Key requirements

• Proven experience in an Estimating Manager, Senior Estimator or similar leadership role within civil engineering, rail, infrastructure or construction
• Strong technical knowledge of estimating processes, cost planning, tender preparation and construction methodologies
• Experience managing tender submissions, coordinating estimating teams and delivering multiple bids to deadlines
• Good understanding of commercial and contractual arrangements, risk management and value engineering, ideally including NEC contracts
• Excellent leadership, communication and analytical skills, with a commercially focused approach and the ability to build relationships across the business

• leadership
• communication
• analytical thinking
• estimating processes
• cost planning
• tender preparation

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