Estimator in CV1, Coventry, West Midlands (County)

Energy Jobline CVL; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

Contributory pension

Car scheme

Private medical insurance

Share-save scheme

Continuous learning and development

Long-service recognition

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Estimator for water, aviation and highways projects based in Coventry. You will support pre-construction by preparing tender estimates, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams to produce accurate bids.

The role offers a permanent, full-time opportunity with a salary of £65,000 plus a comprehensive package, including annual bonus, pension and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Ability to prepare estimates from first principles.
• Experience evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Confident interpreting technical drawings and completing quantity take-offs.
• Understanding of permanent and temporary works.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Degree or relevant construction qualification.
• Experience with CANDY and Bluebeam is advantageous, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender estimates from first principles.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to identify scope, risks and opportunities.
• Complete quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities and permanent/temporary works packages.
• Carry out site visits to assess project conditions and pricing requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Support competitive pricing for subcontract and material packages.
• Compile tender submissions, programmes, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with commercial, engineering, procurement and operational teams.
• Support contract negotiations, tender award and project handover.
• Analyse estimating data and contribute to reports and dashboards.

Skills

Civil engineering

Tendering

First principles costing

Quantity take-offs

Subcontractor evaluation

Drawing interpretation

Commercial awareness

Planning & organisation

Communication

Construction qualification

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or construction qualification

Relevant construction qualification

Tools

CANDY

Bluebeam

Job description

Estimator - Water, Aviation & Highways

Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £65,000 + Package

The Role

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is looking for an Estimator to join its pre-construction team in Coventry.

The Estimator will support tender opportunities across water, highways, aviation and wider civil engineering projects, preparing accurate estimates and working closely with suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.

The role could also suit an experienced Site Manager or construction professional looking to move into estimating and pre-construction.

Estimator Responsibilities

• Prepare tender estimates from first principles.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to identify scope, risks and opportunities.
• Complete quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities and permanent/temporary works packages.
• Carry out site visits to assess project conditions and pricing requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Support competitive pricing for subcontract and material packages.
• Compile tender submissions, programmes, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with commercial, engineering, procurement and operational teams.
• Support contract negotiations, tender award and project handover.
• Analyse estimating data and contribute to reports and dashboards.

Estimator Requirements

• Experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Good understanding of construction methods, preliminaries and estimating principles.
• Ability to prepare estimates from first principles.
• Experience evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Confident interpreting technical drawings and completing quantity take-offs.
• Understanding of permanent and temporary works.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Degree or relevant construction qualification .
• Experience with CANDY and Bluebeam is advantageous, although training can be provided.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000
• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
• Flexible working
• Contributory pension
• Car scheme
• Private medical insurance where applicable
• Share-save scheme
• Continuous learning, mentoring and development
• Long-service, recognition and employee support benefits

About the Opportunity

The Estimator will join an established pre-construction team supporting major UK infrastructure projects across water, highways, aviation and civil engineering.

This is a strong opportunity for an Estimator looking to develop their technical and commercial experience while working on complex, high-value infrastructure tenders