Design Estimating Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established geotechnical and piling contractor is seeking a Design Estimating Engineer to join their regional team. This crucial role blends technical design, estimating, and client engagement for a variety of piling and foundation projects, offering significant career development opportunities within a specialist team across the UK.

Benefits

Company Car

Company Pension Scheme - 6% from employer

Private healthcare and dental cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdown

Strong career development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience with piling techniques like CFA, CHD, Tubular Steel.
• Ability to lead designs and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong understanding of site redesign and contract documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design work for various piling techniques.
• Prepare designs for tender and contract stages.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Design Skills

Estimating Processes

Client Interaction

Technical Negotiation

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

MSc and/or Chartered status

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.

Design Estimating Engineer Job Overview

• 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 maximize 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.

Design Estimating Engineer Job Requirements

• 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 a commutable distance to Derby, Swansea, or Bath.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 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. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.