Pre Construction Estimator
JOB_53448214727029Job type
PermanentLocation
GlasgowWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
Excellent Pension and Salary
Work for a leading builder developer and deploy your commercial experience in a different way.
Preconstruction Estimator – Social Housing Developer
Central Belt, Scotland
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Benefits
1. Your New Company
Join a well-established and growing social housing builder/developer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, affordable homes across the Central Belt of Scotland. With a commitment to community regeneration and sustainable development, the company is known for its collaborative culture, long-term partnerships, and focus on creating places people are proud to call home.
2. Your New Role
As a Preconstruction Estimator, you will play a key role in the early stages of project development, supporting the commercial and technical teams with accurate cost planning and feasibility assessments. Drawing on your Quantity Surveying background, you’ll be responsible for:
As a Preconstruction Estimator, you will play a key role in the early stages of project development, supporting the commercial and technical teams with accurate cost planning and feasibility assessments. Drawing on your Quantity Surveying background, you’ll be responsible for:
- Preparing detailed cost estimates for new build social housing schemes
- Supporting land acquisition and bid submissions with robust financial analysis
- Liaising with design, planning, and commercial teams to ensure cost-effective solutions
- Identifying risks and opportunities during pre-construction phases
- Contributing to value engineering and procurement strategies
This is a strategic role that will influence the success of future developments and help shape the company’s pipeline of work.
3. What You Will Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
- A solid background in Quantity Surveying, ideally within residential or social housing
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen
- Experience in pre-construction or estimating roles
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A proactive approach and ability to work independently and collaboratively
4. What You Will Get in Return
In return, you’ll receive:
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package - 9% Pension!
- The opportunity to work with a respected developer making a real difference in communities
- Career progression and ongoing professional development
- A supportive team culture with flexibility and autonomy
- Exposure to a variety of exciting projects across the Central Belt
Pre Construction EstimatorJOB_534482147270292025-09-232025-12-21
Talk to Ronan Mulry, the specialist consultant managing this position
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