Earthworks Estimator - Civil Engineering (Motherwell)

Balfour Beatty; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an Earthworks Estimator for their Pre Construction Team in Scotland. The successful candidate will leverage their practical experience in civil engineering and possess a strong understanding of earthworks to contribute to major infrastructure projects. The role involves strategic involvement in bidding, tendering, and estimating earthworks, making it a critical position as part of a dynamic team dedicated to successful project delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working options including remote work.

25 days paid annual leave.

Family-friendly policies for parental leave.

Pension and share incentive plan.

Professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in earthworks and civil engineering.
• Familiarity with pricing and estimating tools essential.
• Desirable to hold a CSCS card and relevant memberships.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of earthworks estimating for civil engineering tenders.
• Analyze, measure, and price earthworks for complex infrastructure projects.
• Engage with subcontractors to optimize value through the supply chain.

Skills

On-site earthworks experience

Strong grasp of pricing and tendering

Understanding of earthworks materials

Experience managing environmental constraints

Education

Membership of a relevant professional body

Tools

Estimating tools (e.g., CANDY)

Job description

About the role

Job Title: Earthworks Estimator - Civil Engineering

Location: Maxim Office Park, Eurocentral, Scotland

Team: Pre Construction Team

Company: Balfour Beatty Group

About Us:

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure and construction group. We finance, develop, build, and maintain innovative and efficient projects that underpin daily life, supports communities, and enables economic growth. Our unparalleled expertise and resources ensure that we deliver high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Now is a great time to join us. As a leading international construction group with a healthy pipeline of work, we're growing our teams. Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning team.

We're looking for a hands-on, experienced Earthworks Estimator to join our dynamic Pre Construction Team. Based at our head office in Maxim, Eurocentral, you'll apply your deep understanding of earthworks and soil behaviour to price and develop strategies for major civil engineering projects across the UK.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities

This is a unique opportunity to bring your boots-on-the-ground experience into a strategic environment.

You'll be at the heart of bidding and tendering for complex infrastructure projects - analysing, measuring, and pricing earthworks while influencing programme strategies and construction methodologies.

• Take full ownership of earthworks estimating for civil engineering tenders (£1m+)
• Develop and implement tender strategies for soil and earthworks elements
• Evaluate site-specific conditions - from contaminated soils to waste management and peat planning
• Engage with specialist subcontractors and optimise value through our extensive supply chain
• Support operational teams with expert advice on delivery, materials sourcing, and environmental risks
• Mentor junior staff and deliver internal earthworks knowledge-sharing sessions

Who we're looking for

• Practical on-site earthworks experience, ideally in civil engineering or major infrastructure
• Strong grasp of pricing and tendering with familiarity in estimating tools (e.g., CANDY)
• Excellent understanding of earthworks materials, plant, disposal, and logistics
• Experience managing environmental and planning constraints
• Valid CSCS card
• Membership of a relevant professional body and/or relevant professional
  qualification is desirable, such as RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that's shaping the UK's low-carbon future.
• Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence-where your voice makes a difference.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

Zero Harm. Maximum Opportunity. Unrivalled Expertise.

Professional and personal development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it's sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

*70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]