Posted 23 July, 2026
Estimator
BAM UK & Ireland
Kilsyth, SCT, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM UK & Ireland are seeking an experienced and motivated Estimator or Senior Estimator to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the pre-construction phase of major civil engineering projects, where you will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates that support successful project delivery.Working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, you will contribute to the planning and development of large-scale infrastructure schemes that are vital to Scotlands future. These projects will help enable the transition to renewable energy, supporting sustainable growth and delivering long-term benefits to communities across the region.The role offers the chance to work on complex, high-profile and high-value projects, providing technical input, analysing project risks and opportunities, and engaging with both internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the highest standards are achieved throughout the pre-construction process.Your team This position can be based at either of our regional offices in Kilsyth or Inverness, offering flexibility and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive working environment.Making Possible Co-ordinate with bid teams, colleagues in the estimating department and in the wider Pre-construction teamGive direction to estimating administrative staffManage and deliver cost estimates at various stages in scheme development, scope definition and design maturity to meet challenging timescales, including multiple iterations of budget and target pricesContribute to optioneering and feasibility assessments, value engineering proposals, liaising with bid and project teams representing a range of disciplines to develop and refine proposals and budget costs through to final target price estimatesLiaise with clients, designers and other consultants, quantity surveyors and other third partiesOrganise and administer tender documents, correspondence, enquiries and quotationsChallenge and contribute to all aspects of the bid preparation and submission and investigate safe and cost-effective solutionsCollect and distribute feedback and maintain awareness of latest techniquesPrepare cost estimates from first principles using proprietary estimating softwareOrganise and participate in bid preparation and review meetingsPrepare tender summary information and priced risk and opportunity registersPrepare and communicate estimate information for bid review meetings and for handover to project teamsComply with company proceduresWhat do you bring to the role? Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent levelSuitable civil engineering experienceProven estimating experience in civil / rail engineering bidsConsiderable variety in types of work and disciplines priced, with understanding of methods and typical production rates / outputsDemonstrable understanding of common forms of contractShould demonstrate leadership and management skills and have experience of managing a team to achieve deadlinesWhats in it for you? Competitive salaryA wide range of family-friendly policiesCompany car/car allowance/travel allowance8 % matched pension contributionsPrivate healthcareLife assurance26 days holiday2 wellbeing days1 volunteering dayPersonal and professional developmentBAM is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.The application process BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.TPBN1_UKTJ
