Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Job in West Yorkshire, York, North Yorkshire, YO1, England, UK

Listing for: Morson Talent

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-01

Job specializations:

Construction
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 65000.00 YEAR

Our client, a well known civil engineering company based in West Yorkshire is seeking to increase the size of their Pre-Construction/work winning team and as such is seeking to employ an Estimator.

Your Responsibilities

The main duties of the role include:

Preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for Civil Engineering, Rail, Infrastructure, Marine, and multidisciplinary construction projects.

Development of estimates using first principles and bottom-up estimating methodologies including labour, plant, material, subcontract, logistics, and productivity outputs.

Preparation and derivation of Schedule of Rates (SoR) based upon resource build-ups, productivity analysis, and construction methodologies.

Undertake detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and technical documentation using manual and digital measurement techniques.

The perfect candidate will have:

QUALIFICATIONS

HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent practical estimating experience

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Strong numerical and analytical capability. Ability to prepare first principles and bottom-up estimates. Competent in Microsoft Excel and estimating software. Good communication and organisational skills

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE

Understanding of Civil Engineering and/or Rail construction methodologies. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Knowledge of resource-based estimating principles

The Package

Competitive Pay
A collaborative and friendly working culture, focussed on investing in people
Up to 25 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
Hybrid working, depending on business needs (after probation)
Company Sick Pay
Annual professional subscription costs
Excellent training & development opportunities, provided by our award nominated in house Training team
Paid Volunteering days and Charity events
Annual Flu Jabs
Employee Assistance Programmes for advice and counselling
Access to a committed Mental Health First Aider team
Company Pension and Death in Service scheme of 2x annual salary
A generous Employee Referral scheme of £1000 per successful hire