Estimator

Balfour Beatty plc; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Living Places in Coventry is seeking a Commercial Estimator to join the Living Places team on a hybrid basis. You will develop accurate cost estimates, review project information and tender documents, and support bid activities to help deliver essential infrastructure projects.

The role offers the opportunity to work with experienced colleagues, build strong relationships with stakeholders, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and contribute to projects that connect

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills required.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Enjoys problem-solving and delivering high-quality work.
• Experience in estimating, commercial, construction, highways or infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates and pricing submissions.
• Review project information, specifications and tender documents.
• Support bid and tender activities.
• Collaborate with operational, commercial and project teams.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and estimating documentation.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Organised

Deadline management

Stakeholder relations

Problem solving

Job description

About the role

Location: Coventry

#LI-Hybrid

Build Your Career with Balfour Beatty

At Balfour Beatty, we're shaping the infrastructure that powers everyday life. From maintaining local road networks to delivering projects that strengthen communities, our work has a lasting impact across the UK.

We're looking for a Commercial Estimator to join our Living Places team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your commercial expertise, work alongside industry professionals and contribute to projects that keep communities connected and thriving.

You'll be supported by experienced colleagues who are committed to sharing their knowledge, helping you grow your skills and encouraging your career development every step of the way.

What you'll be doing

• Producing accurate cost estimates and pricing submissions
• Reviewing project information, specifications and tender documents
• Supporting bid and tender activities
• Working collaboratively with operational, commercial and project teams
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Maintaining accurate records and estimating documentation
• Contributing to the successful delivery of infrastructure projects

Who we're looking for

We're keen to hear from people who:

• Have strong analytical and numerical skills
• Are highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Enjoy problem-solving and delivering high-quality work
• Have experience in estimating, commercial, construction, highways or infrastructure environments

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.

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

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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