Civil Estimator (Hybrid) – Tenders & Infrastructure

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

26 days annual leave (plus bank)

Holiday purchase and sell scheme

Long service holiday rewards

Salary sacrifice car schemes

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a well-established Civil Engineering and Infrastructure business in the Greater Manchester area. You will work within the Pre-Construction team to prepare accurate estimates, tenders and cost plans for land remediation, highways, infrastructure projects and environmental improvements.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary up to £80,000 plus a £5,500 car allowance and a comprehensive benefits package, with hybrid and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an estimator role within Civil Engineering, Infrastructure or Groundworks.
• Strong understanding of estimating principles and tendering processes.
• Ability to produce rates from first principles.
• Experience managing subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates, tenders and budget cost plans.
• Build rates from first principles using technical and commercial knowledge.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries and assessments.
• Identify, evaluate and manage tender risks and opportunities.
• Lead Tender Launches, Settlements and Handover meetings.
• Support post-award project handovers to delivery teams.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Estimating fundamentals

Tendering process understanding

Rates from first principles

Subcontractor & supplier management

Commercial awareness

Communication & stakeholder management

Driving license

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a well-established Civil Engineering and Infrastructure business in the Greater Manchester area. You will work within the Pre-Construction team to prepare accurate estimates, tenders and cost plans for land remediation, highways, infrastructure projects and environmental improvements.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary up to £80,000 plus a £5,500 car allowance and a comprehensive benefits package, with hybrid and