Estimator - Civil Engineering

Fisher Civils Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Civils Limited in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its civil engineering team. You will support tender preparation from initial tender review through to submission, working with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver accurate bids.

The role is permanent, based in the South of England, with a varied portfolio across infrastructure, groundworks and civil engineering projects. Opportunities for career development and progression are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in civil engineering.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Experience obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations.

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 with commercial and operational teams through tender process.

Skills

Estimator within civil engineering

Groundworks

Drawings & specs interpretation

Commercial awareness

Subcontractor quotations

Education

Civil/Construction 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 you'll 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 You'll 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.

What's 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.

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