Civil Engineering Estimator — High-Impact Pre-Contract Bids

Farrans Construction; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Big impact

Benefits package

Career development

Flexible hours

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Farrans Construction seeks a Civil Engineering Estimator to join the busy Pre-Contract team. You will manage independent estimates for major civil projects (roads, bridges, renewables, water, marine) and support data analysis and cost engineering across bids ranging £10m to £50m+.

You will coordinate with bid managers, prepare enquiries, price BOQs, and lead tender adjudication while engaging with clients and supply chain partners to maximise win probability.

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or other related discipline.
• Applicants with HND/HNC in similar discipline will be considered provided they can demonstrate a proven track record in Estimating within Civil Engineering sector.
• Sound knowledge of civil engineering construction, with site experience or established civils estimator with 5+ years.
• Knowledge of construction and engineering within the UK/ROI.
• Proficiency with Estimating Software (Conquest/Candy).
• Skilled and experienced at estimating, pricing works and cost management.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Full Driving License.
• Strong numerical/mathematical and data analysis skills.
• Accurate and consistent approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage with clients at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with bid management team to develop a schedule of key dates for individual estimates (enquiries, pricing, adjudication).
• Examine tender documentation for completeness. Review conditions of contract for changes.
• Prepare and issue enquiry documents to providers of materials and sub-contractors for the scope of work.
• Attend pre-construction and construction site visits.
• Extract Bill of Quantities from tender package to Estimating Software.
• Develop Bill of Quantities from drawings or tenders without this documentation.
• Source and price all items detailed in the Bill of Quantities.
• Evaluate returned quotations from suppliers and align quotations with project specifications.
• Price all temporary works as required; liaise with Design team to ensure completeness.
• Organise and price contractor’s preliminaries for individual projects.
• Lead Tender Adjudication through developing, completing relevant reports and presentations.
• Complete tender documents for submission with Line Manager; ensure all information is provided.
• Organise delivery of completed tender documents by client deadlines and ensure filing and recoverability.
• Report tender results to line Manager and Procurement Director.

Skills

Estimating

Data analysis

Client engagement

Numerical skills

Good communication

Education

Honours degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

HND/HNC in related discipline considered with track record

Tools

Conquest/Candy

Job description

Farrans Construction seeks a Civil Engineering Estimator to join the busy Pre-Contract team. You will manage independent estimates for major civil projects (roads, bridges, renewables, water, marine) and support data analysis and cost engineering across bids ranging £10m to £50m+.

You will coordinate with bid managers, prepare enquiries, price BOQs, and lead tender adjudication while engaging with clients and supply chain partners to maximise win probability.