Estimator

Balfour Beatty plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension, share incentive plan, etc.

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Living Places in Coventry is seeking a Commercial Estimator to join our team. You will produce accurate cost estimates, review project information and tender documents, and support bid activities to help deliver critical infrastructure across the UK.

The role offers the chance to collaborate with operational, commercial and project teams, identify risks and opportunities, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile highways and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills essential for accurate estimates.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and deadlines.
• Experience in estimating, commercial, construction, highways or infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• 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 successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Organised

Stakeholder management

Bid support

Problem-solving

Job description

About The Role

Location: Coventry

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.

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 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]