Civil Engineering Estimator

American Society of Civil Engineers; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineering Estimator to join the team in a contract role located in the North West with hybrid working options. You will prepare tenders, cost plans and pricing submissions for civil engineering and construction projects.

You will review drawings, perform take-offs, source supplier quotes and support commercial strategy to win profitable opportunities. Strong analytical and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, or consultancy sectors.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding.
• Experience producing BOQs, tender submissions, and detailed cost plans.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and client-facing ability.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software packages.
• Knowledge of NEC / JCT contracts advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate tenders, cost plans, and pricing submissions for civil engineering and construction projects.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Complete quantity take-offs, pricing exercises, and cost evaluations.
• Source and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Support bid submissions, value engineering, and commercial strategy.
• Prepare contract documentation and assist with pre-construction planning.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and margin improvement areas.
• Liaise directly with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to securing profitable new business opportunities.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Tender submissions

BOQs

Excel

Analytical

Client-facing

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

LEAD INFORMATION

Job Title: Civil Engineering Estimator

Site location: North West / Hybrid working available

Responsible to: Commercial Director / Pre-Construction Manager

Purpose of the role: To prepare accurate project costings, tender submissions, and commercial proposals across civil engineering, infrastructure, and construction projects, supporting profitable project delivery and continued business growth.

Client brief: Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy delivering civil, structural, and infrastructure solutions across a diverse project portfolio. They are seeking an experienced Estimator to strengthen their commercial and pre-construction function as project demand continues to grow.

KEY INFORMATION

Reason for vacancy: Continued business growth and increased tender pipeline

Contract: Contract

Salary: £60,000 £78,000 / Up to £300 per day day rate (dependent on experience)

Shifts: Monday to Friday

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role:

• Prepare accurate tenders, cost plans, and pricing submissions for civil engineering and construction projects
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Complete quantity take-offs, pricing exercises, and cost evaluations
• Source and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Support bid submissions, value engineering, and commercial strategy
• Prepare contract documentation and assist with pre-construction planning
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and margin improvement areas
• Liaise directly with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Contribute to securing profitable new business opportunities

Key Skills Required:

• Proven Estimating experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, or consultancy sectors
• Strong commercial and financial understanding
• Experience producing BOQs, tender submissions, and detailed cost plans
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
• Strong communication and client-facing ability
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software packages
• Knowledge of NEC / JCT contracts advantageous
• Full UK driving licence preferred

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