Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

About the Company

Our client is a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the Midlands and wider UK. Operating across a diverse range of sectors, they have built long-standing relationships with both public and private sector clients through their commitment to quality, safety, and collaborative project delivery. Due to a growing workload and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Estimator to support their pre-construction function.

Due to continued success and an increasing number of tender opportunities, our client is seeking an experienced Freelance Estimator to join their established team. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering hybrid working arrangements and an outside IR35 status.

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing competitive tenders, analysing project costs, and supporting the business in securing new work across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Produce accurate and competitive cost estimates for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings, and bills of quantities.
• Obtain, assess, and negotiate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare detailed pricing schedules and tender submissions.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering proposals.
• Work closely with operational, engineering, and commercial teams throughout the bid process.
• Attend tender meetings and provide support during client negotiations where required.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and cost databases.
• Assist in developing tender strategies to maximise project success.
• Ensure submissions are completed within required deadlines and company standards.

• Proven experience working as an Estimator within the civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, groundworks, or utilities sectors.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes and estimating methodologies.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-standard estimating software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

• Strong cost planning and estimating capabilities.
• Experience preparing detailed tender submissions.
• Ability to analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Understanding of commercial and contractual principles.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Organised and capable of managing competing deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Long-term freelance contract.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor on a diverse portfolio of projects.