Estimator

Carrington West; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is looking for a Freelance Civil Engineering Estimator to join their pre-construction team on an outside IR35 contract. This role involves producing accurate cost estimates across a variety of projects including roads and general civils. Ideal candidates should have strong civil engineering estimating experience, preferably with Tier 1 or 2 contractors, and possess excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with estimating software like Conquest or Take-Off.
• Strong commercial awareness and technical insight.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret tender documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and resource requirements for bids.
• Build comprehensive cost estimates, including preliminaries.
• Submit fully compliant tenders on time.

Skills

Strong background in civil engineering estimating

Highly proficient in pricing civil and highways tenders

Exceptional numeracy and analytical skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Estimating software (e.g., Conquest, Take-Off)

MS Project

Job description

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Civil Engineering Estimator to join their pre-construction team on a OUTSIDE IR35 contract basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure tenders, supporting a dynamic estimating team delivering projects across roads, highways, and general civils. You'll be responsible for producing detailed and accurate cost estimates across a range of project scopes.

Key Responsibilities

·Review and interpret tender documents, specifications, and drawings
·Identify risks, opportunities, and resource requirements for bids
·Price works from first principles across civils disciplines (earthworks, drainage, ducting, paving, etc.)
·Liaise with operational teams to align delivery strategy with methodology
·Engage with supply chain partners for quotations and subcontract packages
·Build comprehensive cost estimates, including preliminaries
·Prepare and review tender programmes and construction sequences (MS Project ideal)
·Present estimates for internal adjudication and manage revisions
·Submit fully compliant tenders on time

Ideal Candidate

·Strong background in civil engineering estimating (Tier 1 or 2 infrastructure experience preferred)
·Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
·Highly proficient in pricing general civils and highways tenders
·Strong commercial awareness and technical insight
·Exceptional numeracy and analytical skills
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management
·Experience with estimating software (e.g., Conquest, Take-Off) a plus
·Comfortable working independently to tight deadlines

For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on 02393876011.