Estimator / Senior Estimator (Civil Engineering)

Manchester / Glasgow / Edinburgh (Hybrid)

£60,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + 25 Days Holiday

An excellent opportunity to join a £1bn+ infrastructure contractor delivering major civil engineering projects across the UK. Operating across highways, rail, marine and energy sectors, the business has a strong pipeline of secured work and continues to invest in its Civil Engineering division. Working amongst a skilled work winning team that work extremely well together, and enjoy learning together, and winning together.

This role sits within a pre-construction team, working closely with the Estimating Director and Bid Managers to deliver high quality tender submissions across a range of infrastructure projects. You will be involved in the full estimating process, from initial enquiry through to final submission, with the opportunity to work on complex, multi-million-pound schemes. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Estimator looking to broaden their exposure across multiple infrastructure sectors within a stable, well-structured contractor.

Key Duties:

* Reporting to the Estimating Estimating Director

* Preparation of detailed cost estimates for civil engineering projects

* Review and analysis of tender documentation and contract conditions

* Pricing Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and temporary works

* Preparation of subcontract and supplier enquiries

* Conducting site visits and supporting bid strategy

* Risk identification and preparation of adjudication reports

* Liaising with Bid Managers and wider project teams

* Supporting timely submission of tenders

Experience Required:

* Experience working as an Estimator within a civil engineering contractor

* Strong understanding of infrastructure projects (highways, rail, utilities or similar)

* Experience pricing BoQs and managing tender processes

* Commercial awareness with the ability to assess risk and opportunity

* Strong communication skills and ability to work within a bid team

* Experience using estimating software – Causeway would be ideal

* Willing to commute to a local office – either Manchester, Glasgow or Edinburgh – 3 days per week

Apply now to Gordon Levy at Bid Resource Solutions

Keywords: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Cost Planner, Estimating, Cost Engineer, Civil Engineering, Civils, Highways, Rail, Utilities, Energy, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Warrington, Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Livingston, Falkirk

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