UK Staffing Group
Assistant Estimator
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Assistant Estimator
📍 Glasgow
💰 £35,000 – £40,000 DOE
🏢 Hybrid Working
📅 Permanent | Full Time
Build Your Career in Infrastructure Cost Engineering. Are you an Assistant Estimator, Graduate Estimator, Assistant QS or Civil Engineering graduate looking to build a career in estimating and cost engineering? Or perhaps you're working in civil engineering or infrastructure design and are ready to take your career in a more commercial direction? We're working with an established and growing specialist consultancy that delivers cost engineering and estimating services across some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. With continued growth in their Glasgow team, they're looking for an ambitious Assistant Estimator who wants to develop their technical and commercial skills and build a long-term career in Cost Engineering.
The Opportunity
You'll work alongside experienced Cost Engineers, supporting the preparation of estimates and commercial analysis across a range of major infrastructure projects. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to gain exposure to the full estimating process, while developing a strong understanding of civil engineering construction, project costs and commercial decision-making. The business is particularly open to candidates who may be coming from a design or engineering background and are looking to move into estimating.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the preparation of detailed cost estimates across infrastructure projects
- Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Assisting with quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities
- Maintaining estimating databases and project cost information
- Supporting senior Cost Engineers throughout the estimating process
- Working with engineering and project teams to develop accurate cost information
- Developing your knowledge of estimating, cost planning and risk analysis
- Contributing to the delivery of major highways, bridges, drainage, water and civil engineering schemes
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates with:
- A relevant degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Assistant or Graduate-level experience
- Experience in estimating, QS, civil engineering, construction or infrastructure or a relevant design background
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Good attention to detail
- Good Microsoft Excel skills
- A genuine interest in developing a career in Cost Engineering
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous: Highways | Bridges | Civil Engineering | Infrastructure | Drainage | Water | Structures | Temporary Works
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What's On Offer?
- 💰 £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
- 🏠 Hybrid working
- 📈 Clear progression into Cost Engineering
- 🎓 Ongoing mentoring and professional development
- 🏗️ Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure projects
- 🤝 Supportive and collaborative working environment
- 🚀 Long-term career development within a growing specialist consultancy
The Ideal Next Step?
Whether you're already working as an Assistant Estimator or Assistant QS, you're a Civil Engineering graduate, or you're working in civil/infrastructure design and want to move into something more commercially focused, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career. If you're based in Glasgow or within a realistic commute and want to work on major infrastructure projects while building specialist Cost Engineering expertise, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
About UK Staffing Group
UK Staffing Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on connecting talented professionals with businesses where they can build long-term careers. We take the time to understand both our candidates and clients, ensuring every opportunity is the right fit. UK Staffing Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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