Estimator jobs in Edinburgh

​An Estimator, or Cost Engineer, is responsible for cost calculations to determine how much it will cost a company to complete a project or provide products and services to its clients. They do this by researching the costs of the materials, transport, labour and equipment.

Estimator duties and responsibilities

When you want to appoint an Estimator, consider whether you wish to employ them on a permanent, temporary or freelance basis. The duties and responsibilities of an Estimator will differ between companies, but the typical duties and responsibilities of an Estimator include the following:

• Researching the cost of items such as materials, transport, labour and equipment

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors

• Getting quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame

• Assessing the risk levels associated with a project

• Preparing and submitting quotations and details of costs for work to be done

• Assisting with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of buyers

• Monitoring the costs at the different stages of a project to ensure it stays within the estimated costs

Fife's three major towns are Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline (set to be awarded city status) and Glenrothes. According to the 2012 estimate, Dunfermline is the largest settlement by population, followed by Kirkcaldy then Glenrothes. These towns are well known centres for shipbuilding. Shipbuilding provided employment for 6,300 people(headcount), contributing 0.24% of the total Scottish employment and 8% of the marine economy employment. Scottish shipbuilding accounts for around 23% of turnover and 19% of GVA of total UK output of the industry in 2019.