Estimator in Glasgow, City of Glasgow

Posted by Find Recruitment Group LTD

Estimator – Rail / Infrastructure
Glasgow | Hybrid working to be agreed
£450–£500 per day | Outside IR35 | 3-month contract | 35 hours per week

I’m recruiting for a client looking for an experienced Estimator to support a major rail/infrastructure project. The role requires someone with strong estimating and pricing experience alongside broader commercial and contractual knowledge.

The role:
  • Prepare detailed estimates and commercial pricing for rail/infrastructure works
  • Build project costs across labour, materials, plant and subcontractors
  • Manage tender submissions, ITTs, PQQs and associated pricing
  • Obtain, review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations
  • Identify commercial and contractual risks within estimates
  • Support cost control, change management, variations, claims and compensation events
  • Manage subcontract procurement and contractual notifications
  • Liaise and negotiate with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams
  • Support wider commercial management through to final account
What we’re looking for:
  • Strong estimating experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or rail
  • Experience pricing and tendering projects
  • Strong understanding of cost build-ups and subcontractor procurement
  • Wider Quantity Surveying / commercial experience
  • Experience with change management, compensation events and commercial risk
  • Strong contractual knowledge, particularly NEC contracts
  • Experience working on contracts/projects valued between £5m–£30m
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant qualification
Package:
  • £450–£500 per day
  • Outside IR35
  • Initial 3-month contract
  • 35 hours per week
  • Glasgow
  • Hybrid working pattern to be agreed
This would suit a Senior Estimator, Estimating Manager or commercially strong Quantity Surveyor with substantial hands-on estimating and pricing experience.
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