Estimator

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited.; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering and construction firm in Scotland is seeking a highly capable Estimator to manage the estimating process. This role entails thorough tender reviews, risk assessments, and resource planning. Ideal candidates should possess proven experience in estimating within a similar industry and have strong coaching skills for junior staff. The position offers potential for career advancement and hands-on influence over business strategy. Office-based in Fife, no remote work available.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Lead the estimating team

Exposure to industry-standard software

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an estimator in a similar industry.
• Ability to assess risks and opportunities in tender documents.
• Ambition to progress in a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tender reviews and risk analysis.
• Prepare programming and scheduling components.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Programming/scheduling competence

Coaching and mentoring

Tools

Estimating and programming software

Job description

Estimator

We are seeking a highly capable and ambitious Estimator to join our team, a civil engineering and construction business. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on detailed analysis, commercial acumen, and delivering accurate and comprehensive project estimates. You will be responsible for managing the full estimating process, including tender reviews, risk assessments, and resource planning, while supporting the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret all tender documents thoroughly before pricing.
• Conduct full tender reviews and perform detailed risk analysis to ensure accurate and commercially viable estimates.
• Prepare programming/scheduling components as part of the estimate, including understanding resource requirements, job duration, and sequencing.
• Coach and develop junior team members, potentially preparing them to take on more senior responsibilities.
• Perform contract reviews and ensure effective handover of tender information to operations teams.
• Work closely with management to support strategic business objectives while leading the estimating function.
• Use estimating and programming software.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as an estimator in a similar industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess risks and opportunities in tender documents.
• Competence in programming/scheduling and resource planning.
• Ambition and desire to progress in a growing company.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, capable of developing junior staff.
• Office‑based in Fife (no remote working options).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work hand in hand with the Managing Director and influence business strategy.
• Chance to lead and develop the estimating team.
• Exposure to industry‑standard software and systems for professional planning and estimating.

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.