Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Rail

We are currently supporting a well-established and highly respected contractor in their search for an experienced Estimator to strengthen their commercial teams. The role would be based in South Yorkshire or West Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business delivering complex projects across the civil engineering, infrastructure, rail and specialist construction sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in the pre-construction process, producing accurate and competitive cost plans, tender submissions, and pricing strategies that support continued project success.

Working closely with commercial, operational and technical teams, you will be responsible for developing detailed estimates, assessing project risks, and contributing to strategic tender decisions.

Key Responsibilities as an Estimator

• Produce detailed cost plans and competitive tender submissions for a broad range of infrastructure and construction projects.
• Build estimates using first-principles pricing techniques, incorporating labour, plant, materials, subcontractor packages, logistics and productivity assumptions.
• Prepare and develop Schedules of Rates (SoR) based on resource analysis, construction methodology and benchmark pricing.
• Carry out detail...