Civil Engineering Estimator - Barnsley

AWC Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AWC Staff Services in Barnsley invites applications for a Civil Engineering Estimator to lead tenders from £5k to £3m across UK clients in the gas sector. You will review scopes, gather pricing, and liaise with subcontractors and suppliers while meeting tight deadlines.

The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple tenders as Subcontractor or Principal Contractor. Start ASAP; permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Proven civil engineering experience, ideally in gas sector.
• Strong commercial awareness with keen eye for detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, capable of working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Review scopes of work and drawings.
• Raise technical and commercial queries in line with tender deadlines.
• Prepare estimates as Subcontractor and Principal Contractor, using direct labour where applicable.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments for pricing and technical information.
• Evaluate quotations for value and compliance.
• Produce technical responses and project execution statements with Health & Safety/project teams.
• Draft initial tender programmes using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Collate and analyse information for take-offs and planned submissions.
• Attend site visits and client meetings across the UK as required.
• Interpret framework agreements and NEC4 contract types (Options A, C, E).

Job description

Vacancy Created 03/09/2026

AWC Staff Services are looking for a Civil Engineering Estimator to join our successful project team in Barnsley. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing tenders ranging in value from £5k to £3m across our client base within the gas industry, including Cadent Gas, National Gas, and National Gas Services.

You must have experience in Civil Engineering, ideally within the gas industry. Be able to liaise with subcontractors and suppliers, manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines and have excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review scopes of work and associated drawings.


• Raise technical and commercial queries in line with tender deadlines.


• Prepare estimates as both a Subcontractor and Principal Contractor, using direct labour where applicable.


• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to gather pricing and technical information.


• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations for value and compliance.


• Produce technical responses and project execution statements (with support from the Health & Safety and project teams where needed).


• Draft initial tender programmes using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 (planner support available for larger, more complex projects).


• Collate and analyse information for take-offs and planned submissions.


• Attend site visits and client meetings across the UK as required.


• Interpret framework agreements and NEC4 contract types (Options A, C, and E).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering and construction, ideally within the gas sector.


• Strong commercial awareness with a keen eye for detail.


• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.

Start: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Rate: £70,000 - £80,000

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