Civil Estimator

First Recruitment Group; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil contractor in Hitchin is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to support various projects, including bridges and highways. This staff position offers hybrid working starting in 2026, along with a competitive package that includes car allowance and medical benefits. The ideal candidate will have a Tier 1 or 2 main contractor background and strong estimating experience. Join a company with a busy project pipeline and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

Medical benefits

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating and pricing projects with a civil engineering focus.
• Background with Tier 1 or 2 Infrastructure main contractors.
• UK passport or right to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret construction requirements for projects.
• Identify risks and opportunities for tender bids.
• Price civil engineering activities from first principles.

Skills

Estimating

Risk assessment

Tender management

Cost analysis

Tools

Conquest

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Civil Estimator - Preston

On behalf of an established well known civil contractor we are seeking an Estimator to join the team in Preston to support civil projects across bridges, highway, utilities and public realm.

The role is a staff position starting in 2026, offering hybrid working, good progression, car allowance, medical & other benefits and has a busy pipeline of projects ranging from £100k to £10mn.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret information, including early appraisal of scheme requirements in terms of construction methods, programme and management.
• Identify risks/opportunities and incorporate them into a tender bid.
• Call upon support from Design / Delivery teams as appropriate to plan works delivery strategy.
• Price civil engineering activities such as earthworks, drainage, ducting and paving from 1st principles, building up labour, plant, material cost components.

Requirements

• Ideally you will have Tier 1 or 2 Infrastructure main contractor background with experience in estimating / pricing projects, with a civil engineering focus (bridges, public realm, highways, utilities).
• Expert capability and knowledge of Conquest and ASTA Powerproject software is desirable.
• Must hold a UK passport / right to work without sponsorship.

If you are interested and would like more details, please apply!

Equal Opportunity Statement

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.