Job Description

Estimator | EBS Construction

About EBS Construction

Time-served tradesmen restoring historic buildings and conserving heritage

We're trusted by custodians - construction professionals, public sector organisations, housing associations, and owners - to restore their buildings and protect heritage. We deliver all forms of specialist restoration works, structural repairs, and building maintenance.?

We're skilled tradesmen. Together we bring centuries of experience in stonemasonry, stonework repairs, roofing, leadwork and carpentry for sandstone facades, slate roofs, lead detailing and other age-old materials. All services are delivered in-house by our expert team, assuring our clients of the people and processes being followed on site. We combine traditional craftmanship with modern project management.

We take great care with every building and structure we're trusted with, planning projects meticulously, executing works exactly, and never compromising on quality. Our clients count on us to deliver to specification, on time and on budget - every time. Understanding that we're working on properties often at the heart of busy communities, we're just as careful in our approaches with residents and neighbours, too.?It's a privilege to work on and maintain exceptional buildings.

Established in Glasgow in the early 90s, we're proud of our roots. Our home city boasts centuries-old buildings built for thriving industries and growing communities. We take our expertise to cities and communities across Scotland to conserve our built heritage.

In 2025, we joined forces with M Squared. Like us, they take real pride in their work, delivering all aspects of commercial landscaping. With a shared ethos and clear synergies, we're using our expertise to build on one another's specialisms and market reach. Our ethos It's all about time - bringing time-served expertise; giving age-old materials the time and respect they deserve; and maintaining buildings to stand the test of time.

Overview - Estimator

As an estimator at EBS, you will play a key role in tender enquiries, liaising with clients to clarify project requirements while conducting scope reviews and quantity take-offs to assess materials and labour needs. They ensure accurate pricing by analysing costs, supplier quotes, and market conditions to prepare competitive bids.

Key Responsibilities

Manage In Bound Enquiries and Customer Relations Scope Review & Quantity Take Off Supplier Quote Request Estimating and Pricing Tenders Follow-up and Review Handover & Prestart of Secured Projects
Skills & Experience

Experience in using take off software (Bluebeam or CAD) Strong understanding of tendering processes and client communication Proficiency in scope review, quantity take-offs, and pricing Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical details. Strong negotiation and supplier liaison skills Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines Proven experience in estimating, tendering, or quantity surveying Background in construction, civil engineering, or related fields Knowledge of cost structures, procurement, and market rates
About You

At?EBS, we've created an environment where everyone can thrive and share in our successes. We ensure our team can play to their strengths and feel empowered to contribute their expertise, experience, or new ideas.

We're seeking applicants who share our values:

We take pride in our work

We plan projects meticulously, execute works exactly, and never compromise on quality.

We get the job done every time

With centuries worth of specialist expertise and experience in our team, we deliver all aspects of specialist restoration, structural repairs, and building maintenance.

We do what we say we'll do

We're dependable and detail-oriented, combining traditional craftmanship with modern project management to deliver works to specification, on time and on budget.

We respect buildings and heritage

We take great care of the buildings and structures we're trusted with - as skilled craftsmen, it's a privilege to work on exceptional buildings.

Employee Benefits

Private Health Care 28 days annual leave Paid day for your Birthday off Additional holidays per year of service Company Pension Branded workwear Personal Development Up to 50%off Gym membership
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person