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Job Title


Estimator


Company : Lusona Consultancy


Location : Livingston, Scotland


Created : 2025-06-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Estimator Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Job Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 + BenefitsLocation : Flexible Office Location (Livingston, Manchester, Birmingham, London Farringdon, Exeter)Company OverviewJoin a dynamic and ambitious contracting team within a market-leading European business with a AAA credit rating and revenues exceeding half a billion. With a strong foothold in the UK this is a business thats scaling fast in the Facade's sector and investing in its people every step of the way.Your new roleAs an Estimator, youll play a pivotal role in the pre-construction process, working closely with a collaborative team. Youll be responsible for:Reviewing incoming enquiries and tender documentationResponding to customer queries and clarifying project requirementsPerforming accurate take-offs from architectural drawingsInterpreting and understanding complex drawing packagesLiaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricingUnderstanding and compiling PI (Performance Information) packagesPulling together full tender submissions and issuing them on timeSupporting the team in pre-contract meetings and negotiationsWhat are they looking for?Youll be detail-oriented, commercially aware, and confident working with drawings and technical documents. A background in faades or building envelopes is ideal, but not essential what matters most is your ability to read between the lines, extract key information, and deliver accurate costings.Proven experience in estimating, ideally in commercial or residential constructionStrong ability to read and interpret technical drawingsExperience with take-offs and supplier engagementExcellent communication and organisational skillsA proactive, team-first mindsetThe Company OfferCompetitive salary of 45,000 - 50,000Company pension schemeFlexible working from any of their UK offices: Livingston, Manchester, Birmingham, London (Farringdon ), or ExeterA young, ambitious, and supportive team environmentReal opportunities for career development in a growing businessA company that genuinely looks after its peopleWhat you need to do nowIf you're ready to take the next step in your estimating career and want to be part of a high-performing team in a business thats going places, we want to hear from you.Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.