Civil Estimator | Tender & Cost Analytics Pro

Cumming Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking an Estimator to join our civil engineering and infrastructure team in Warrington. You will analyse costs, prepare take-offs from drawings and specs, and develop competitive tender submissions.

You will price materials, plant and subcontract packages and review quotations with a focus on accuracy and value. You will work with bid teams to develop innovative construction solutions, attend site visits, and support project delivery while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing estimates in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience pricing work under NEC contracts (or similar) such as Fixed Price, Target Cost, Design & Build or ECI.
• Chartered status is desirable or actively pursued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Produce analytical cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Price materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Review subcontractor quotations and carry out technical and commercial assessments.
• Use estimating software to prepare accurate and competitive bids.
• Attend site visits during the tender period.
• Support project delivery while building strong client relationships.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and professional development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking an Estimator to join our civil engineering and infrastructure team in Warrington. You will analyse costs, prepare take-offs from drawings and specs, and develop competitive tender submissions.

You will price materials, plant and subcontract packages and review quotations with a focus on accuracy and value. You will work with bid teams to develop innovative construction solutions, attend site visits, and support project delivery while building strong client relationships.