Associate Estimator

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland are looking to recruit a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Estimator to join our team within the Energy Networks division. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing sector focused on delivering major infrastructure that underpins Scotland’s transition to a more sustainable future.

In this role, you will play a key part in the preconstruction phase of large-scale civil engineering projects, supporting the development of robust and competitive cost estimates. Working closely with experienced estimators and wider project teams, you will contribute to the successful planning and delivery of critical infrastructure schemes. This position offers excellent exposure to complex projects, supply chain engagement, and technical specifications.

Your team

This role will be based at our head office in Kilsyth, Scotland.

Making Possible

• Understanding and supporting the contribution to work winning and the Stage Gate governance process.


• Working responsibly with commercially sensitive pre-tender and tender information.


• Working collaboratively with the bid team and the wider Pre-Construction team, and in particular supporting Senior Estimating staff and Bid Manager.


• Understanding the scope of a project, including review of 3D model and 2D digital drawing information and extracting information including specification details and quantities.


• Liaising closely with site teams to obtain accurate, up-to-date pricing for materials and subcontract packages.


• Contributing to preparing and issuing supply chain enquiries and amendments in accordance with the tender Procurement Plan.


• Contributing to and supporting preparing the estimate including calculations schedules, reports, and tender summaries, and preparing the priced bill using proprietary Estimating software as required.


• Contributing to and supporting identifying and evaluating risks and opportunities and developing a priced Risk and Opportunity Management Register.


• Contributing to and supporting presenting, and finalising the estimate, and preparing tender submission information.


• Contributing to preparing post-tender clarification responses.


• Contributing to preparing and presenting handover of Estimating information to project teams including feedback requests.


• Contributing to collecting, processing, and sharing cost benchmarking and feedback information.


• Maintaining awareness of latest construction materials, equipment, and techniques.


• Carrying out other relevant duties as required from time to time.

What do you bring to the role?

• Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level.


• Suitable civil engineering site experience, with awareness of methods and typical production rates / outputs.

The following are desirable requirements:

• Member of relevant professional institution


• Awareness of UK civil construction market


• Awareness of common forms of contract


• Working with Candy / similar estimating software

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary


• A wide range of family-friendly policies


• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance


• 8 % matched pension contributions


• Private healthcare


• Life assurance


• 26 days holiday


• 2 wellbeing days


• 1 volunteering day


• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Kirstin Alexander, Recruiter – BAM UK & Ireland, Email: [email protected]

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.