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SENIOR ESTIMATOR
Laing O'Rourke —Glasgow
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- No degree

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Advice on risk, qualification, and margin finalisation. Bid administration and management of the tendering process. Preparation of major prime cost estimates.

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Laing O'Rourke -
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Job details

Permanent

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Civil engineering
Engineering
Supply chain
IT
Leadership
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

7290

Glasgow

Permanent

Senior Estimator
Location: Glasgow / Project-based

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to secure and develop a strong, profitable workstream for the business. The role has full responsibility for estimating processes, providing expert commercial insight, and adding value through innovative solutions, digital engineering, and technical expertise. You will interface confidently across the business and with external stakeholders to support successful work winning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Secure profitable opportunities by preparing high-quality, timely, and competitive bids aligned with LOR Group requirements
Lead the estimating function across bids, taking ownership of less complex tenders and supporting large or complex projects
Drive the value proposition across opportunities, including Self Delivery, Digital Engineering (DE), and DfMA initiatives
Utilise estimating software and Digital Engineering tools to promote efficiency and consistency
Apply lessons learned and feedback from live and recently completed projects
Promote innovation and competitiveness through engagement with Engineering Excellence
Engage collaboratively with Design, Commercial, Engineering, DE, Procurement, Planning, HS&E, and EnEx.G throughout the work-winning process

KEY DELIVERABLES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Preparation of major prime cost estimates
Team leadership in prime cost evaluation
Commercial analysis of subcontractor quotations
Advice on risk, qualification, and margin finalisation
Ensure all bids are subject to formal adjudication
Successful post-tender negotiations
Ensure compliance with Executive Dashboards and EFA sheets for all bids
Provide estimating input into pre-bid submissions and PQQs
Liaise with clients and external consultants
Implement internal governance and core estimating processes
Provide general estimating support and guidance
Deliver structured training and development for assistant and trainee estimators
Provide constructive feedback to support team development

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Advanced

Procurement strategies and mechanisms
Package management and supply chain enquiry management

Expert

Pricing, cost planning, and net prime cost forecasting
Bid administration and management of the tendering process

KEY SKILLS

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
Ability to work independently, use initiative, and plan ahead
Strong organisational and time-management skills

Desired

Extensive experience using estimating software

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

HNC or cognate degree in Construction or Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Desired

HNC / Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering
Progression towards professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICE, IMechE)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Proven experience managing estimates from inception through submission, post-tender, award, and handover to delivery teams

Desired

Previous site-based experience in an Engineering or Commercial role
Experience leading estimating teams through the bid process

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Commercially aware with a logical, well-organised approach
Able to manage workload against strict deadlines
Positive and resilient under pressure
Flexible, reliable, and geographically mobile to support tender workload
Committed to team motivation, engagement, and maintaining a positive working environment

About Us
Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email [email protected]

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