Estimator

FYBA Talent; Barton-under-Needwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environmental and infrastructure consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Estimator. You will support work-winning activities, enhance pricing strategies, and improve commercial performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in estimating within construction or civil engineering, with excellent numeracy skills and over 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in estimating within construction, civil engineering or landscaping.
• Experience preparing tenders and estimates for contracting environments.

Responsibilities

• Review client Bills of Quantities and validate measurements.
• Produce detailed take-offs and first-principles measures.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial and operational processes.
• Conduct cost research across materials, plant and construction methodologies.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Secure competitive quotations and conduct market comparisons.
• Support risk identification and analysis during tender stages.
• Prepare accurate estimates and pricing submissions with tender teams.
• Develop pre-construction cost plans and monitor budgets.
• Engage with clients throughout the tender and delivery cycle.
• Spot opportunities to add value during project planning.
• Challenge outdated processes for efficiency.
• Assess project viability against commercial KPIs.
• Visit sites during tender periods for accurate estimating.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent attention to detail

Methodical and logical approach to estimating

Commercially astute

Effective communication skills

Confident negotiator

Highly organised

Strong problem-solving capability

Education

HNC/HND or similar construction-related qualification

Job description

Estimator - Infrastructure & Environmental Projects

An established environmental and infrastructure consultancy is expanding its commercial team and is now seeking an experienced Estimator to support work‑winning activity and strengthen pricing strategy across a growing portfolio of projects.

This role will play a central part in improving commercial performance, embedding best practice in cost planning and risk management, and helping the business continue its strong trajectory of growth.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing client Bills of Quantities and validating measurements.
• Producing detailed take‑offs and first‑principles measures where no BOQ is provided.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline and improve commercial and operational processes.
• Carrying out cost research across materials, plant and construction methodologies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and wider delivery partners.
• Securing timely, competitive quotations and conducting market comparisons to drive best value.
• Supporting risk identification and analysis during tender stages, ensuring commercial interests are protected.
• Working with tender teams to prepare accurate estimates and pricing submissions.
• Collaborating with operational leaders to develop pre‑construction cost plans and monitor budgets through delivery.
• Engaging with clients throughout the tender and delivery cycle to strengthen relationships and support portfolio growth.
• Spotting opportunities to add value or expand service offerings during project planning.
• Challenging outdated processes and helping embed more efficient ways of working.
• Considering commercial KPIs (including profitability and programme requirements) when assessing project viability.
• Visiting sites during tender periods to assess constraints, risks and key considerations for accurate estimating.

Additional Responsibilities

• Representing the business in client and partner meetings throughout the bid and delivery lifecycle.
• Developing long‑term relationships with key supply chain partners and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A methodical and logical approach to estimating.
• Commercially astute with the ability to assess value, risk and opportunity.
• Effective communicator with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Confident negotiator who can influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving capability.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in estimating within construction, civil engineering or landscaping.
• Experience preparing tenders and estimates for contracting environments.
• HNC/HND or similar construction‑related qualification desirable.

Who you'll work closely with

You'll collaborate across the business with leaders in:

• Operations
• Commercial & Finance
• Business Support
• Quantity Surveying

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance