Estimating Engineer

Job Description

Estimating Engineer

London or Portsmouth Office Home & Site Based (Hybrid)

Our Client has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Estimating Engineer to join their commercial and pre-construction team based in their London office.

This role will support the tendering and pricing of civils and utility projects, including power, multi-utility, groundwork, and infrastructure schemes.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for civils and HV/EHV Cable and Substation projects, including labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, and overheads
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and client documents to understand project scope and requirements
• Assist in developing and provide bid support to tender submissions, including schedules, basic programmes and supporting qualitative documents
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and supply chain partners to gather pricing and project information
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions, constraints, and design considerations
• Maintain an up-to-date database of rates, suppliers, and subcontractor pricing
• Support value engineering, risk analysis, and alternative solution proposals
• Assist in handover processes to ensure accurate transfer of information to delivery teams
• Contribute to cost reporting, benchmarking, and continuous improvement of estimatin...