Job Description

Estimating Manager / Estimator

Location: Stirling

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimating Manager / Estimator to join a well-established and respected housebuilder based in Stirling.

Reporting to the Land Director, you will play a key role in the early stages of residential developments, supporting land acquisition, cost planning and project viability from initial bid through to commencement.

The Role

You will be responsible for the preparation and management of detailed cost information to support land bids and project delivery, including:

• Maintaining and updating cost plan templates and cost libraries

• Preparing land viability assessments for land bids

• Producing abnormal cost assessments based on engineering designs and site information

• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor quotations

• Assisting with negotiations and agreement of abnormal costs with clients and agents

• Updating viabilities through to commencement appraisal

• Supporting design development and value engineering exercises

• Preparing tender analysis for groundworks and specialist trades

• Compiling commencement budgets and highlighting key risks and assumptions

• Managing the handover of budgets to the commercial team

• Supporting the preparation of land bid documentation, Heads of Terms and Missives

About You

You will be an experienced estimating or surveying professional with a strong background in residential development.

Key skills and experience include:

• A relevant qualification (RICS, Quantity Surveying degree, or HNC/HND preferred)

• Strong understanding of engineering and technical drawings

• Proven experience within the housebuilding sector

• Excellent relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

• High level of computer literacy (MS Office essential)

• Methodical, organised and detail-focused approach

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience using Bluebeam and housebuilding systems is advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

• Early finish on Fridays (3:30pm)

• Company car

• 32 days annual leave

• Generous contributory pension scheme

• Learning and development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling support

• Access to wellbeing champions and mental health first aiders