LEAD INFORMATION
Job Title: Civil Engineering Estimator
Site location: North West / Hybrid working available
Responsible to: Commercial Director / Pre-Construction Manager
Purpose of the role: To prepare accurate project costings, tender submissions, and commercial proposals across civil engineering, infrastructure, and construction projects, supporting profitable project delivery and continued business growth.
Client brief: Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy delivering civil, structural, and infrastructure solutions across a diverse project portfolio. They are seeking an experienced Estimator to strengthen their commercial and pre-construction function as project demand continues to grow.
KEY INFORMATION
Reason for vacancy: Continued business growth and increased tender pipeline
Contract: Contract
Salary: £60,000 £78,000 / Up to £300 per day day rate (dependent on experience)
Shifts: Monday to Friday
RESPONSIBILITIES
The role:
- Prepare accurate tenders, cost plans, and pricing submissions for civil engineering and construction projects
- Review technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation
- Complete quantity take-offs, pricing exercises, and cost evaluations
- Source and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Support bid submissions, value engineering, and commercial strategy
- Prepare contract documentation and assist with pre-construction planning
- Identify project risks, opportunities, and margin improvement areas
- Liaise directly with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Contribute to securing profitable new business opportunities
Key Skills Required:
- Proven Estimating experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, or consultancy sectors
- Strong commercial and financial understanding
- Experience producing BOQs, tender submissions, and detailed cost plans
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
- Strong communication and client-facing ability
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