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Location
Edinburgh (Loanhead) or Luton
The Role
Zenith is looking for an Estimator to support our continued growth across industrial, energy, infrastructure, and commercial sectors.
We're interested in speaking with experienced estimators, but we'd also welcome applications from people with relevant construction, engineering, commercial, or project delivery backgrounds who may be looking to move into estimating.
The role involves preparing estimates and tender submissions, undertaking site visits, engaging with clients, and helping secure future work through competitive and commercially robust proposals.
Experience within construction, industrial services, maintenance, access solutions, or related sectors would be beneficial, although specialist training can be provided.
If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a growing business with opportunities for development and progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Skills & Personal Qualities
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and liaise confidently with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and tender documentation.
- Highly organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other estimating or commercial systems.
- Experience using Microsoft Project or other project planning tools would be advantageous.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Experience preparing estimates, tenders, cost plans, or commercial proposals within construction, engineering, or industrial services.
- Applications are welcomed from experienced estimators as well as candidates from quantity surveying, project engineering, project delivery, or other commercial backgrounds looking to move into estimating.
- Experience within industrial services, maintenance, construction, scaffolding, rope access, or related sectors would be advantageous.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
- HNC/HND in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline would be advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience and qualifications.
About Zenith
Zenith is a multi-disciplined company specializing in access, maintenance, and repair services with a strong focus on innovation, engineering, and design excellence. Dedicated to safety and continuous staff development, Zenith delivers high-quality services that foster long-term client relationships. Our expertise allows us to provide industry-leading solutions that differentiate us from competitors. With operations spanning the UK, Ireland, Mainland Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Africa, Zenith serves a diverse range of industries worldwide.
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