Estimator - Civil Engineering

American Society of Civil Engineers; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, seeks an experienced Estimator to join our civil engineering contractor team. You will manage tender submissions from initial review to completion, preparing estimates for infrastructure, groundworks and related works while coordinating with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive bids.

The role requires interpretation of drawings and tender docs, strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify risks and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an estimator within civil engineering.
• Understanding of groundworks, infrastructure and construction methodologies.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Experience obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and tender submissions for civil engineering projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes and tender documentation.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Price labour, plant, materials and subcontractor packages.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Work closely with the commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process.

Skills

Estimator experience (civil eng)

Groundworks & infrastructure

Drawings & tender docs

Commercial awareness

Subcontractor quotations

Negotiation skills

Education

Civil engineering qualification

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Location: Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 £70,000

The Role

Are you an experienced Estimator looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering?

You'll join an established contractor with a strong track record across the South of England, working on a varied portfolio of infrastructure, groundworks and civil engineering projects.

You'll support the estimating process from initial tender review through to submission, working closely with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to produce accurate and competitive bids.

What youll be doing

• Prepare estimates and tender submissions for civil engineering projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes and tender documentation.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Price labour, plant, materials and subcontractor packages.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Work closely with the commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process.

About the Company

You'll be joining an established civil engineering business based in Fordingbridge, with a long-standing reputation for quality, attention to detail and client service.

The business delivers a broad range of civil engineering and infrastructure works, including S278 infrastructure, site clearance, highways, drainage, earthworks, landscaping, concrete works and local authority developments.

With a diverse project portfolio across the South of England and a focus on long-term client relationships, this is an opportunity to join a business where technical expertise, quality and teamwork are central to its continued growth.

What Youll Need Essential

• Previous experience as an Estimator within civil engineering.
• Good understanding of groundworks, infrastructure and construction methodologies.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Experience obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills.

Desirable

• Experience with S278, highways, drainage or earthworks projects.
• Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification.
• Good knowledge of Excel and estimating software.
• Experience working with developers, main contractors or local authorities.

Whats on Offer

• £50,000 £70,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Established business with a strong reputation and long-standing client relationships.
• Opportunity for career development and progression.
• Collaborative working environment with the opportunity to take ownership of your tenders.

Additional Information

This is a permanent position based in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.

The role will involve occasional travel to project sites, clients and suppliers across the South of England.