Graduate Estimator Glasgow, £30,000 per annum,
Hybrid/Remote Available | Full Time | Structured Training & Mentorship | Career Progression
A market-leading engineering company based in Glasgow is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Estimator to join its expanding commercial team. This position is ideal for a recent graduate looking to build a long-term career within the façade and glazing sector. You will gain hands-on experience working on live projects across a variety of sectors, developing both your technical design expertise and commercial awareness.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
- Exposure to diverse façade and glazing projects across multiple sectors
- Involvement from tender stage through to fabrication and delivery
- Collaborative working environment across design, commercial, and manufacturing teams
- Structured training and mentorship from experienced professionals
- Varied role combining technical design and estimating responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce detailed façade and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD
- Develop technical details for curtain walling, window systems, glazing, and door hardware
- Interpret architectural and structural drawings to create coordinated solutions
- Apply façade principles including glazing specification, structural loading, thermal performance, weatherproofing, and drainage
- Ensure designs are practical and aligned with workshop capabilities
- Review tender documentation to determine project scope and requirements
- Prepare cost estimates and complete material take-offs
- Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Identify risks and value engineering opportunities
- Submit tender documentation within required deadlines and assist with project handover upon award
Requirements:
- Degree qualified (Engineering, Construction, or related discipline preferred)
- Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings
- Strong interest in façade systems (steel or aluminium)
- Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness
- Proficient in Excel; estimating software knowledge advantageous
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
