Estimator

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Death in service

Subscriptions paid

Training and development

Volunteer days

Flu vaccination

EAP

Mental health support

Referral scheme

Job summary

Hawk3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Estimator to join their established commercial team in Sheffield.

You will produce detailed cost estimates and tender submissions across civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, marine and multidisciplinary construction projects, ensuring prices are competitive and robust.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering estimation and tendering.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and contract docs.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for civil projects.
• Produce first principles and bottom-up estimates including labour, materials, and subcontractors.
• Develop Schedule of Rates (SoR) based on productivity analysis.
• Carry out quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Review engineering drawings and project requirements.
• Support tender risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure buildability of estimates.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.

Skills

First principles estimating

Bottom-up estimating

Communication

Teamwork

Numerical/Analytical

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Estimator

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hawk3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Estimator to join their established commercial team based in Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, marine or multidisciplinary construction projects to join a collaborative business that is committed to investing in its people. You'll play a key role in preparing accurate cost estimates, developing competitive tender submissions and supporting the successful delivery of a diverse range of projects.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for producing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions while ensuring pricing is commercially competitive and technically robust. Working closely with commercial, engineering and operational teams, you will help deliver high-quality tenders that support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, marine and multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Produce first principles and bottom-up estimates, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, logistics and productivity outputs.
• Develop Schedule of Rates (SoR) based on resource build-ups, productivity analysis and construction methodologies.
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, contracts, bills of quantities and project specifications.
• Support the development of construction methodologies, sequencing, access arrangements and temporary works considerations.
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Identify commercial, technical and programme risks, contributing to tender risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare tender clarifications, assumptions, qualifications and supporting commercial documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, operational and commercial teams to ensure estimates are practical, buildable and aligned with project delivery requirements.
• Maintain estimating databases, benchmark rates and historical cost information.
• Support value engineering initiatives and alternative construction proposals.
• Develop knowledge of NEC contracts, framework agreements and client-specific commercial arrangements.
• Participate in tender review meetings, project handovers and post-tender negotiations where required.
• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and industry standards.
• Maintain a proactive approach to continuous professional development.

Experience required:

• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent practical estimating experience.
• Previous experience within civil engineering, rail, infrastructure, marine or construction estimating.
• Strong knowledge of first principles and bottom-up estimating methodologies.
• Experience preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQ), Schedule of Rates (SoR) and quantity take-offs.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• A working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial principles.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation (subject to business requirements)
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service cover (2x annual salary)
• Payment of annual professional subscriptions
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Paid volunteering days and charity events
• Annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Referral Scheme

Closing date is 21.08.2026

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.