Estimator

AmcoGiffen; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards

Job summary

AmcoGiffen is seeking an Estimator in Civil Engineering for our Barnsley head office. You will shape bid proposals from enquiry to submission, working with planners, bid managers, engineers and supply chain partners to reflect technical excellence and value for money.

Ideal candidates have civil engineering estimating experience, strong first-principles skills, and a solid engineering background either by education or practice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator in the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Strong first-principles estimating capability.
• Solid background in civil engineering through experience or education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tender submissions from receipt of documents to final delivery.
• Develop bid-winning strategies in collaboration with colleagues.
• Present tender proposals at review meetings with senior leaders.
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to support competitive pricing.
• Carry out detailed technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials and temporary works.
• Perform take-offs and prepare first-principles costings.
• Assess risk and propose mitigation strategies for compliant tender outputs.
• Support and mentor Assistant Estimators and team members.

Skills

First principles estimating

Estimator experience

Multi-disciplinary projects

Pricing strategy

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Causeway

Job description

Estimator – Civil Engineering

Location: Barnsley (Head Office – East Region)

Sector: Civil Engineering, Rail, Aviation, Power, Environment & Highways

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service and option to buy up to 5 additional days)
• Up to 3 volunteer days
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
• A safe, supportive and inclusive workplace
• Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in leadership and much more.
• Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard
  
  

Shape the Future of Infrastructure Across the East Region

This is an exciting opportunity to join AmcoGiffen’s East Region Work‑Winning Team, based at our Barnsley Head Office. We are looking for a committed, detail‑driven Estimator who is passionate about delivering high‑quality civil engineering tender proposals and supporting the growth of our regional portfolio.

As part of a fast‑paced and collaborative department, you will help develop commercially robust, competitive and innovative tenders across a diverse range of civil engineering disciplines—contributing directly to work that protects communities, enhances infrastructure, and supports sustainable development across the region.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Your unique perspective is valued, and we encourage applications from individuals who may be underrepresented within the construction and engineering sectors.

About The Role

As an Estimator, you will play a key role in shaping winning proposals from initial enquiry through to submission. Working closely with planners, bid managers, engineers and supply chain partners, you will ensure our tenders reflect both technical excellence and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tender submissions from receipt of documents through to final delivery.
• Develop bid‑winning strategies in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Present tender proposals at review meetings with senior leaders.
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to support competitive, accurate pricing.
• Carry out detailed technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials and temporary works.
• Perform take‑offs and prepare first‑principles costings.
• Assess risk, propose mitigation strategies and ensure compliant tender outputs.
• Support, guide and mentor Assistant Estimators and other team members.
  
  

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, collaborative and eager to contribute to a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Essential

• Previous experience as an Estimator in the civil engineering or infrastructure sector, ideally across multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong first‑principles estimating capability.
• A solid background in civil engineering, either through experience or education.
  
  

Preferred

• Prior experience in site‑based or operational roles.
• Familiarity with Causeway (or similar estimating software).
  
  

If you feel you have transferable skills or non‑traditional experience that could be valuable in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Join Us

If you’re looking to grow your career within a collaborative, people‑centred organisation, while playing a vital role in delivering civil engineering projects that make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

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Recruitment Manager