Civils Estimator | Infra & Highways, Milton Keynes

Utilise Recruitment Ltd.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Utilise Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Civils Estimator for a Milton Keynes-based role within a well-established civil engineering contractor.

You will produce detailed cost estimates for civil/infra projects, develop pricing submissions, and assess labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor costs to support robust commercial controls. The role requires experience in highways or infrastructure projects, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimator, commercial estimator or QS role in civil/infra projects.
• Strong cost planning, estimating and commercial management knowledge.
• Experience with NEC contracts, especially target cost or collaborative arrangements.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with Excel and commercial management software.
• Ability to translate technical info into robust cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive cost estimates for civil engineering and infrastructure works.
• Develop pricing submissions using schedules, rates, and project cost data.
• Evaluate labour, materials, plant, subcontractor and overhead costs for accuracy.
• Assist with pricing of project variations and scope changes.
• Support monthly valuation processes and ensure accurate recording and valuation of works.
• Track expenditure against budgets and forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Review subcontractor quotations and accounts for value-for-money and budget compliance.
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand project requirements and cost certainty.
• Contribute to commercial reporting, cost analysis and financial reviews.
• Maintain records within cost management and commercial systems.

Skills

Cost estimation

NEC contracts knowledge

Civil engineering cost planning

Excel proficiency

Commercial management

Stakeholder communication

Education

QS/Civil Eng degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Utilise Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Civils Estimator for a Milton Keynes-based role within a well-established civil engineering contractor.

You will produce detailed cost estimates for civil/infra projects, develop pricing submissions, and assess labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor costs to support robust commercial controls. The role requires experience in highways or infrastructure projects, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with NEC contracts.