Estimator

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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