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Estimator
Location: Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 2PY
Working Hours: Monday - Friday – 36.5 hours per week
About Marley Contract Services (MCS)
Marley Contract Services (MCS) is a roofing contractor operating in Scotland, specialising in pitched roofing applications including Solar PV panels. MCS has a workforce of up to 80 with a small office team of around seven who are based at our office in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow.
At Marley, we’re raising the roof in the UK roofing industry! Marley is at the forefront of pitched roof systems, leading the industry in sustainability and innovation. With over a century of know-how under our belt, we're the trusted partners for architects, contractors, and roofing professionals. We’ve now joined forces with Marshalls plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer of hard landscaping and building products – bringing two strong heritages together!
The Role
If you thrive on numbers, negotiation, and building great relationships, this could be the role for you. You'll deliver competitive quotations, uncover cost-saving opportunities, analyse project performance, and help maximise profitability while supporting the delivery of outstanding roofing solutions.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the accuracy of our project estimates and tracking them against actual figures.
- Blending technical expertise and a commercial mindset to drive profitability.
- Working closely with internal departments.
- Collaborating with suppliers.
- Maintaining cost control processes.
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Required Skills
- Previous experience as an estimator within the construction industry is preferred but not essential.
- Ability to understand technical drawings and requirements.
- IT skills with Microsoft, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Experience within construction projects and understanding contractual terms and conditions.
- Effective working knowledge of establishing strong partnerships with clients.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, professional development, and benefits.
- Guaranteed Christmas holidays.
- Development opportunities.
- 36.5 hours Monday – Friday 08.30 – 5pm with a 3.30pm finish on a Friday.
- 26 Holidays + bank holidays.
- Company Pension up to 15% (5% Employee, 10% Employer).
- Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Employee Discount programme.
- Refer a friend scheme.
- Employee Assistance programme – Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing support.
- Free onsite parking.
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About Marley and Marshalls
Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Marshalls Landscape Products, Marshalls Building Products, and Marley Roofing Products.
At Marley Roofing Products, we are recognised as leaders in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories. Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: www.marshalls.co.uk
Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day.
We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do!
We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls plc is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!
Closing Date
This advert will close on: Friday 21st August 2026
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