Estimator - Civil Engineering

Upfront Recruitment; New Lanark; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator to work in New Lanark, Scotland. This full-time position offers a salary between £55,000 and £80,000, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have strong estimating capability in civil engineering, particularly pricing earthworks and drainage. The role involves preparing cost estimates, supporting tender submissions, and ensuring compliance with technical requirements. Great opportunities for long-term progression are available within a growing infrastructure division.

Benefits

Company pension

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee discount schemes

Health assistance programme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Experience within civils, infrastructure or related sectors preferred.
• Rail civils experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for civil engineering works including earthworks and drainage.
• Analyse drawings, specifications and technical documents.
• Produce take-offs, quantities and cost breakdowns.
• Liaise with engineering, delivery and commercial teams.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.

Skills

Proven experience as a Civil Engineering Estimator

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Strong analytical and commercial skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Job description

CIVIL ENGINEERING ESTIMATOR - New Lanark, SCOTLAND | £55,000 TO £80,000 DOE | FULL-TIME - PERMANENT

Immediate opening for an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator to join a growing civils and infrastructure division. This Civil Engineering Estimator role suits someone with strong experience pricing earthworks, drainage and general civil engineering works. A great opportunity for a proactive Civil Engineering Estimator seeking long-term progression. Ideal for a committed Civil Engineering Estimator with strong estimating capability. Rail experience is desirable but not essential.

Role Overview

Prepare accurate estimates and costings for civil engineering projects including earthworks, drainage, structures and associated works. Support tender submissions, analyse risks and provide commercially reliable pricing. Exposure to rail infrastructure works is beneficial but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for civil engineering works including earthworks and drainage
• Analyse drawings, specifications and technical documents
• Produce take-offs, quantities and cost breakdowns
• Liaise with engineering, delivery and commercial teams
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identify project risks and opportunities
• Prepare tender submissions and participate in tender reviews
• Support handover to delivery teams
• Attend client/stakeholder meetings to clarify tender issues
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cost planning
• Support value engineering and cost‑saving alternatives
• Ensure estimates are technically compliant and commercially viable
• Provide estimating input on rail‑related works where applicable (desirable, not essential)

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Civil Engineering Estimator
• Rail civils experience desirable but not essential
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical and commercial skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Experience within civils, infrastructure or related sectors preferred

Benefits

• £55,000 - £80,000 salary (DOE)
• Company pension
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee discount schemes
• Health assistance programme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Dog‑friendly office

If this sounds like a role for you, Apply Now. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.