The Role

As Estimator, you'll be responsible for producing detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates for tenders and early contractor involvement (ECI) projects. Working closely with Bid Managers, planners, procurement, and technical teams, you'll help shape winning commercial solutions that balance value, risk, and opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for tenders and budget pricing
• Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive and compliant submissions
• Develop labour, plant, materials, subcontractor, and preliminaries pricing
• Provide advice on the most cost‑effective design and construction solutions
• Coordinate with procurement to assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Liaise with planners to align resources, methodology, and programme
• Contribute to risk and opportunity registers alongside the bid team
• Present pricing build‑ups at pre‑settlement and settlement meetings
• Support tender submissions, post‑tender clarifications, and final pricing documentation
• Prepare handover documents for successful bids and support bid reviews for unsuccessful tenders

About You

• Strong background in estimating within civil engineering or construction (minimum 3 year experience)
• Sound knowledge of UK construction techniques and procurement legislation
• Commercially aware, with experience across different forms of contract
• Confident working with estimating software and detailed pricing build‑ups

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000
• Car allowance: £5,750
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, complex infrastructure projects
• A professional, supportive environment with clear development opportunities
• Additional employee benefits, including private health care, free EV charging at the Swindon office and 8% matched pension contributions.

Company Information

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