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Job Title


Estimator (Fire Protection / Dry Lining)


Company : Ernest Gordon Recruitment


Location : Braehead, Scotland


Created : 2025-12-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Estimator (Fire Protection / Dry Lining) 44,000 - 50,000 + Early Friday Finish + Onsite Parking + Training + Progression Glasgow Are you an Estimator looking to join a specialist construction company where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality fire protection and drylining projects across Scotland? Do you want a role with autonomy, long-term stability and the chance to progress your career with a growing, highly reputable contractor? On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a leading name in passive fire protection, drylining, partitioning and diamond core drilling. Working from their modern offices, you will become part of a close-knit team known for precision, high standards and delivering tailored solutions to an impressive client base. In this role, you will prepare accurate cost estimates, analyse tenders and contracts, carry out material take-offs and work closely with clients, suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects remain on budget and on schedule. You will split your time between the office and occasional site visits, gaining a full view of the project lifecycle while collaborating with project managers to ensure successful delivery. This position would suit someone with experience in cost estimation, tender analysis or budget preparation, ideally within construction or related sectors. You should be confident reading technical drawings, communicating with stakeholders and managing your workload in a deadline-driven environment. The Role: Preparing cost estimates, tenders and budgets Conducting material take-offs and assessing project requirements Liaising with clients, suppliers and internal teams Supporting project management to ensure smooth project delivery Carrying out occasional site visits The Person: Experience in estimating, tender analysis or budget management Able to read technical drawings and specifications An understanding of dry lining Keywords: Estimator, Cost Estimator, Construction, Fire Protection, Drylining, Partitioning, Tenders, Budgeting, Glasgow, Engineering Reference: 22860 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply' today to join a company where your skills will be valued and developed. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ