Civil Engineering Estimator

Serply; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Serply is seeking a Civil Engineering Estimator to join their North West team with hybrid working. The role focuses on preparing accurate costings, tenders, and commercial proposals for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

You will review drawings, perform take-offs, and liaise with clients and suppliers to secure profitable opportunities. The ideal candidate has proven estimating experience in civil/infra sectors, strong financial acumen, and proficiency in Excel and estimating

Qualifications

• Experience estimating civil engineering, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Strong commercial/financial understanding and cost planning.
• Proficient in producing BOQs, tenders, and cost plans.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software.
• 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 experience

Commercial understanding

BOQs and tenders

Numerical/analytical skills

Communication/clients

Excel/estimating software

NEC/JCT contracts knowledge

UK driving licence

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

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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