Design Estimating Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Design Estimating Engineer to join their team, focusing on innovative piling and foundation projects across the UK. This role includes developing cost-effective solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while working collaboratively with clients and internal teams.

Benefits

Company Car

Company Pension Scheme - 6% from employer

Private healthcare and Bupa dental cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdown

Strong career development support and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing a variety of piling and ground improvement techniques.
• Strong understanding of site redesign and contract documentation.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver design work for various piling techniques.
• Prepare designs for both tender and contract stages.
• Estimate and prepare competitive tenders.

Skills

Technical negotiation

Client interaction

Cross-team collaboration

Mentoring

Estimating processes

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

MSc or Chartered status (desirable)

Job description

An established geotechnical and piling contractor is seeking a technically strong Design Estimating Engineer to join their regional team in the South Central area. This is a key role that blends technical design, estimating, and client engagement for a wide range of piling and foundation projects across the region.

You'll take a lead in developing cost-effective, technically robust solutions for tenders and live projects, working with clients from early enquiry through to order and post-award technical support. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist team delivering innovative foundation schemes across the UK.

• Lead and deliver design work for various piling techniques including bearing, tension, laterally loaded piles, and retaining structures.
• Prepare designs for both tender and contract stages, including post-award redesigns and site modifications.
• Estimate and prepare competitive tenders that maximise opportunity success.
• Evaluate incoming piling enquiries and assess technical suitability.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve site or technical issues.
• Maintain design accountability through project handover and delivery.
• Support junior engineers through mentoring, development, and day-to-day guidance.
• Work collaboratively with regional teams to ensure bids align with company strategy and client expectations.
• Attend pre-tender meetings and client site visits as needed.
• Ensure all technical solutions comply with industry and company standards.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or similar (MSc and/or Chartered status desirable).
• Proven experience designing a variety of piling and ground improvement techniques (CFA, CHD, Tubular Steel, Precast Driven).
• Strong understanding of estimating processes, site redesign and contract documentation.
• Confident in client interaction, technical negotiation, and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• Based within commutable distance to Derby, Swansea or Bath.

Design Estimating Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Company Car
• Company Pension Scheme - 6% from employer
• Private healthcare and Bupa dental cover and Company sick pay
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdown
• Strong career development support and progression opportunities

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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