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Estimator
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Glasgow, GBR
Contract
Onsite
£450–£500 per day
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Estimating and commercial pricingRail and infrastructureProject cost build-upsTendering, ITTs, and PQQsSubcontractor and supplier procurementQuantity Surveying
Role Overview
An experienced Estimator is sought to support a major rail and infrastructure project.
The role requires strong estimating and pricing alongside broader commercial and contractual knowledge.
Key Skills for This Role
Estimating and commercial pricingRail and infrastructureProject cost build-upsTendering, ITTs, and PQQsSubcontractor and supplier procurementQuantity Surveying
Full Job Posting
Role overview
An experienced Estimator is sought to support a major rail and infrastructure project.
The role requires strong estimating and pricing alongside broader commercial and contractual knowledge.
The role
- Prepare detailed estimates and commercial pricing for rail and infrastructure works; build costs across labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors.
- Manage tender submissions, ITTs, PQQs, and associated pricing; obtain, review, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Identify commercial and contractual risks and 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 commercial management through to final account.
What the client is looking for
- Strong estimating experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, or rail, with project pricing and tendering experience.
- Strong understanding of cost build-ups and subcontractor procurement, plus broader Quantity Surveying or commercial experience.
- Experience with change management, compensation events, and commercial risk; strong contractual knowledge, particularly NEC contracts.
- Experience on contracts or projects valued between £5m and £30m.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant qualification.
Location and working pattern
- The role is in Glasgow; hybrid working is to be agreed.
Rate and contract
- The stated rate is £450–£500 per day, outside IR35.
- The initial contract is three months, with a 35-hour working week.
Suitable background
The role may suit a Senior Estimator, Estimating Manager, or commercially strong Quantity Surveyor with substantial hands-on estimating and pricing experience.
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