Civils Estimator

Hunter Savage; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company in Ballymena is looking for an experienced Civils Estimator to join their team. The role involves providing accurate cost estimates, negotiating contracts, and ensuring project quality. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, 30 days' holiday, private healthcare, and additional perks.

Benefits

30 days’ holiday including stats

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Sick pay

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Proven estimating background within the civils sector.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Flexibility to attend trade shows and client visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Price and secure civil engineering projects within the estimating team.
• Complete and submit accurate tender documentation.
• Negotiate and maintain strong commercial relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Project management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction

Job description

Overview

Civils Estimator – Ballymena

Description: We are hiring for our client, a well-established civil engineering business, seeking an experienced Civils Estimator to join their busy Ballymena team. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with a talented estimating department, providing accurate construction cost estimates and helping secure projects across the civil engineering market. The Civils Estimator will play a key part in tender planning, negotiation and award, driving company success and achieving monthly KPIs.

The Role

• Price and secure civil engineering projects within the estimating team.
• Complete and submit accurate tender documentation to tight deadlines.
• Interpret drawings, Bills of Quantities and engineering information for precise costings.
• Negotiate and maintain strong commercial relationships with clients and contractors.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure orders meet budget, programme and quality standards.
• Attend client meetings and resolve technical queries when required.

The Person

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction, or equivalent experience.
• Proven estimating background within the civils sector.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related IT packages.
• Flexibility to attend trade shows and client visits as needed.

The Reward

• £Competitive salary with performance-related pay.
• 30 days’ holiday including stats.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, sick pay and pension scheme.
• Insurance discount, cycle-to-work scheme and employee referral bonus.

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information or to apply for this Civils Estimator role, contact Adam Adair at Hunter Savage: [e-mail]. As a specialist recruitment consultancy, we connect construction professionals with opportunities that enable them to flourish professionally and personally.