Estimator

Sphere Solutions; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based civil engineering specialist is seeking an Estimator to produce competitive cost estimates for civil and environmental engineering projects. The role involves collaboration with project managers and requires strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model with a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within the team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating or cost-planning within civil engineering or environmental construction.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to client/supplier/site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, competitive cost estimates for civil and environmental engineering projects.
• Develop detailed cost plans and liaise with subcontractors to validate costs.
• Support the bid process, including bid writing and risk registers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Estimator – Civil Engineering / Environmental Projects

Salisbury (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)

Permanent | Full-Time

£45k - £55k + Package

Our client is a UK-based specialist delivering civil engineering and environmental solutions, with a strong heritage in habitat restoration, water infrastructure, and natural-capital projects.

They have expanded their in-house civil engineering capability, delivering structures, pipelines, earthworks and flood-defence solutions across the UK.

Role Purpose

As an Estimator, you will focus on producing accurate, competitive cost estimates and tender submissions for civil and environmental engineering projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Technical Leads to deliver high-quality proposals for works that integrate both construction and environmental disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation (drawings, specifications, site data) and develop detailed cost plans.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, rate build-ups, and pricing models.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to obtain quotations and validate costs.
• Support the bid / tender process, assisting with bid writing, risk registers, value engineering opportunities and submission documentation.
• Work with Project Managers and site teams to understand site logistics, scope, and deliverability.
• Maintain and update estimating databases and historic cost data.>
• Ensure all estimates comply with company procedures, governance and quality standards.
• Visit sites and engage with technical teams as required to inform cost inputs.

Requirements – Essential

• Proven experience in estimating or cost-planning within civil engineering, infrastructure or environmental construction.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with estimating software is advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to client / supplier / site meetings.

Desirable

• Experience working on water, flood-defence, or natural-capital engineering projects.
• Familiarity with both “hard” civil engineering (earthworks, pipelines, structures) and “soft” environmental works.
• Awareness of sustainability, biodiversity, habitat creation practices.

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working model : base in Salisbury with 2 days per week in-office, remainder flexible / remote.
• Competitive salary with benefits.
• Opportunity to work for a progressive company operating in civil & environmental engineering.
• Exposure to diverse project types across the UK and a chance to grow with an expanding team.

If you are interested and want further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch