Civil Infrastructure Estimator - Front-End Bids

JN Bentley; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JN Bentley, a leading UK engineering and construction company, is recruiting an Estimator to support the Bidding and Estimating team from our Newport office. The role focuses on forming cost-effective, competitive estimates and shaping how major infrastructure projects are secured and delivered.

You will work closely with design, commercial and operational teams to develop robust tenders, review specifications, and engage supply chain partners to secure market-tested pricing while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating or strong civil engineering background in construction.
• Commercial awareness and high attention to detail.
• Understanding of NEC forms of contract and procurement processes.
• Ability to analyse complex information and communicate clearly.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn within a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, well-structured first principle cost estimates for civil projects.
• Collaborate with design, commercial and operations teams to develop tenders.
• Review drawings and specs to identify risk, opportunities and VE solutions.
• Engage with supply chain to secure quotations and inform pricing.
• Support bid submissions, reviews and tender clarification meetings.
• Apply consistent estimating standards, systems and governance across bids.

Skills

Estimating experience

Civil engineering background

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

NEC contracts knowledge

Analytical communication

Team collaboration

Job description

JN Bentley, a leading UK engineering and construction company, is recruiting an Estimator to support the Bidding and Estimating team from our Newport office. The role focuses on forming cost-effective, competitive estimates and shaping how major infrastructure projects are secured and delivered.

You will work closely with design, commercial and operational teams to develop robust tenders, review specifications, and engage supply chain partners to secure market-tested pricing while maintaining