Estimator

Posted by Contract Scotland on 23/09/2025


Full-time Contract Cumbernauld

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About the job

Description

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Location: Office-based in Cumbernauld, with travel across Scotland

Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Company car, private medical insurance, company pension

About Us

We are delighted to be working with a leading contractor in the sports construction industry who has been operating for over 20 years.

They specialise in delivering top-quality projects such as synthetic pitches, multi-use games areas (MUGAs), running tracks, and associated civil engineering and construction works.


Our contractor has recently been taken over by a European leader in cutting-edge sports surface solutions including synthetic turf, hybrid turf, athletics tracks, and indoor sports flooring.

The Opportunity

As they continue to grow, they are seeking a motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in high-profile projects across Scotland, with occasional travel throughout the UK.

Based primarily at the Cumbernauld office, you will also visit sites as needed for pricing works and client meetings.


This is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who is looking to develop their skillset into management duties and be exposed to areas of estimating. You will be fully supported in this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and manage tenders, estimates, and quotations
  • Collaborate closely with clients to understand project needs
  • Source and place subcontractor orders
  • Ensure compliance with company quality standards and procedures
  • Conduct monthly valuations and financial reporting
  • Support the implementation of company strategies as directed by senior management
  • Identify new business and tender opportunities

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience:

  • HND/C or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field
  • Proven experience as an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or sports construction
  • Solid understanding of contract terms and conditions
  • Experience with the full tendering process
  • Full UK driving licence required

Skills & Attributes:

  • Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive approach
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively
  • Commercially aware, with a focus on profitability and opportunity
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Join a well-established team working on some of the most exciting and innovative sports construction projects in the UK.

Apply today and help us build the future of sport.

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Overview


Employment Type

Full-time

Contract Type

Contract

Location

Cumbernauld

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