Head Of Estimating

Overview

Head of Estimating - Glasgow (Full-Time)Location: Glasgow OfficeSector: Civil Engineering - Renewables, Wind Farms, Substations, Battery StorageContract Scotland is delighted to be working with one of Scotland''s leading civil engineering contractors, with a proud track record of delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the renewables sector. Their expertise spans wind farms, substations, battery storage installations, and associated infrastructure.We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Estimating to join the leadership team, based full-time at the Glasgow office.Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Preconstruction/Estimating Department, ensuring strong coordination and performance.Select and allocate project teams for individual bids, matching expertise to project requirements.Oversee the delivery of all tender submissions, maintaining quality standards and meeting deadlines.Finalise and recommend tender values and submission levels to the Deputy Managing Director.Contribute to bid/no-bid decision-making with senior management.Review tender contracts in detail, highlighting risks, opportunities, and potential for value engineering.Directly manage and support a multi-disciplinary team, including senior estimators, estimators, bid managers, design managers, senior engineers, and technical staff.Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.What We''re Looking For

Extensive experience in estimating within civil engineering and/or renewable infrastructure and power transmission sectors.Proven leadership experience in a senior estimating or preconstruction role.Strong commercial awareness and the ability to evaluate contractual and project risks.Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.A proactive and strategic mindset with a commitment to excellence.Location and Working Arrangements

This is a full-time position based at the Glasgow office. Due to the seniority and collaborative nature of the role, remote or hybrid working is not available.To Apply

For further information or to apply, please contact Adam Rahma.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 ..... full job details .....