Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

We are currently seeking an Estimator/Senior Estimator to join our client’s South Yorkshire office as part of the Bid Winning Team.

As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in developing and pricing commercially viable, competitive and cost‑effective tenders to meet the identified client needs for a range of civil engineering projects across sectors such as rail, aviation, power & utilities, and Environment Agency projects in the Northern region.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and fast‑paced work‑winning team involved in multi‑disciplinary civils projects across a variety of sectors.

• Preparing and managing tenders from the receipt of documents through to delivery.
• Work closely with the other functions in the department to develop and implement bid‑winning strategies early in the tender process.
• Presenting tenders at review meetings to senior management.
• Liaising with the Supply Chain team on supplier/subcontractor inquiries.
• Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works.
• Performing take‑offs from drawings and producing cost‑effective tenders based on first principles.
• Discussing and agreeing resourcing and works outputs with Planner, Bid Manager and delivery team working on the tender.
• Analysing and pricing risks associated with tenders.
• Preparing tender submission deliverables.
• Assisting in proposals and contract management functions.
• Providing support, mentoring and guidance to Assistant Estimators and others within the department who may require such support.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering infrastructure setting, particularly in multi‑disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
• Expertise in First Principles estimating.
• A solid background in civil engineering projects.

• Experience in a site‑based or operational role before your estimating career is highly advantageous.
• Causeway software experience and knowledge is desirable.