Assistant Estimator

We’re looking for an Assistant Estimator to join our GI Scotland Division in Hamilton.  You will be responsible for supporting the preparation of accurate, competitive, and compliant tenders for our diverse range of projects. This role offers the opportunity to develop both commercial and technical skills.  The role is offered on a full-time basis.  You’ll play a key role in helping us analyse project requirements, prepare cost estimates, and collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality tender submissions.

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. Igne’s six service categories are: ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo-environmental.

If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of tender submissions, cost estimates, and budgets.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documents to understand scope and requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Support in producing bills of quantities, schedules, and cost breakdowns.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost libraries, and historical pricing records.
• Assist with risk analysis and identifying key commercial considerations.
• Attend site visits, pre-tender meetings, and client briefings as required.

Person Specification

• Quantity Surveying or Geoscience degree.
  
• Strong numerical, analytical and IT Skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Relevant professional qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary on offer is £35,000 per annum depending on experience
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Continuous training and development
• Medical cashback plan
• Death in service scheme

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference.  We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business.  We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available for all employees to speak to for any support they need.  We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.

Please note Igne is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.