Estimator

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AWC Staff Services are seeking a Civil Engineering Estimator to join our project team in South Yorkshire. You will prepare tenders from £5k to £3m for gas-industry clients across the UK, liaising with subcontractors and internal teams to secure accurate pricing and compliant proposals.

The role requires strong civil engineering experience, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering and construction, ideally within the utilities sector.
• Strong commercial awareness with a keen eye for detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review scopes of work and associated drawings.
• Raise technical and commercial queries in line with tender deadlines.
• Prepare estimates as both a Subcontractor and Principal Contractor, using direct labour where applicable.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to gather pricing and technical information.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations for value and compliance.
• Produce technical responses and project execution statements (with support from the Health & Safety and project teams where needed).
• Draft initial tender programmes using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 (planner support available for larger, more complex projects).
• Collate and analyse information for take-offs and planned submissions.
• Attend site visits and client meetings across the UK as required.
• Interpret framework agreements and NEC4 contract types (Options A, C, and E).

Skills

Tender estimation

Civil engineering

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

AWC Staff Services are looking for a Civil Engineering Estimator to join our successful project team in South Yorkshire. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing tenders ranging in value from £5k to £3m across our client base within the gas industry, including Cadent Gas, National Gas, and National Gas Services.

You must have experience in Civil Engineering, ideally within the gas industry. Be able to liaise with subcontractors and suppliers, manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines and have excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Review scopes of work and associated drawings.
• Raise technical and commercial queries in line with tender deadlines.
• Prepare estimates as both a Subcontractor and Principal Contractor, using direct labour where applicable.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to gather pricing and technical information.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations for value and compliance.
• Produce technical responses and project execution statements (with support from the Health & Safety and project teams where needed).
• Draft initial tender programmes using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 (planner support available for larger, more complex projects).
• Collate and analyse information for take-offs and planned submissions.
• Attend site visits and client meetings across the UK as required.
• Interpret framework agreements and NEC4 contract types (Options A, C, and E).

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in civil engineering and construction, ideally within the utilities sector.
• Strong commercial awareness with a keen eye for detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.

In return they offre excellent salary and benefit packages