Assistant Estimator / Estimator - Civil Engineering

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career development

High-profile projects

Collaborative team

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Assistant Estimator or Estimator to join a London-based leader in civil engineering. You will contribute to complex infrastructure tenders across rail, airport, nuclear, defence and energy sectors, with strong career development potential.

The role offers exposure to high-profile projects and a structured path to advance within a supportive, project-led environment in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering estimating on contractor projects.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, project pricing and tender processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and quantities.
• Excellent numerical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident liaison with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tenders for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and tender docs.
• Obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Support development of labour, plant, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Contribute to tender submissions, cost plans and commercial reviews.
• Work with commercial, design, procurement and project delivery teams.
• Maintain estimating records through the tender process.
• Support value engineering and identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Estimating experience

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Assistant Estimator or Estimator level professional with experience of working on civil engineering projects required to join a London based industry leader.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company who are looking to heavily invest in your career and development. You will work on some complex civil engineering programmes across the rail, airport, nuclear, defence and energy sectors. If you are curious to learn and develop your skills outside of estimating then this would be the ideal role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing accurate cost estimates and tenders for civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and other tender documentation
• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Supporting the development of labour, plant, materials and subcontractor costs
• Contributing to tender submissions, cost plans and commercial reviews
• Working closely with commercial, design, procurement and project delivery teams
• Maintaining clear and accurate estimating records throughout the tender process
• Supporting value engineering and identifying commercial risks and opportunities

Job Requirements:

• Experience in civil engineering estimating, ideally gained within a contractor environment
• Strong understanding of construction costs, project pricing and tender processes
• Experience working on civil engineering projects
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and quantities
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Confident communication skills with the ability to liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
• Willingness to develop a career across the rail, nuclear, airport and energy sectors

Benefits:

• Permanent opportunity within a major infrastructure environment
• Exposure to high-profile civil engineering projects
• Future opportunities across the airport, energy, nuclear and rail sectors
• Professional development and career progression
• Collaborative working environment with experienced industry professionals

This role would suit an Assistant Estimator or Estimator looking to develop their experience across complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects.