Rail Civil Estimator – Value Engineering Focus

Streamline Search Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking a Civils Estimator in Doncaster to oversee drainage, earthworks and other civil works within rail infrastructure. You will review drawings, produce quantity take-offs and prepare detailed tenders for civil engineering projects.

The role focuses on tendering, cost analysis and value engineering to optimise cost efficiency, with a salary up to £60,000, 32 days holiday including bank holidays, and a Monday to Friday role. Driving licence required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of proven experience working as an Estimator within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods, including groundworks, drainage, earthworks, utilities, concrete and rail.
• Experience preparing detailed cost estimates, tenders and competitive quotations.
• Ability to accurately complete quantity take-offs and measurements from drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of labour, material, plant and subcontractor pricing.
• Experience obtaining, assessing and negotiating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential cost exposure.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using estimating or construction software.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and scopes of work to understand project requirements.
• Preparing detailed estimates and competitive tenders for civil engineering and rail projects.
• Completing accurate quantity take-offs and measurements for earthworks, drainage, groundworks, concrete, utilities, roads and associated civil works.
• Obtaining and analysing quotations from subcontractors, suppliers and plant providers.
• Pricing labour, materials, plant, subcontractor costs, preliminaries, overheads and project-specific requirements.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and project teams to clarify tender requirements and obtain accurate costs.
• Identifying commercial risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential areas of cost exposure within tenders.
• Carrying out value engineering and identifying alternative construction methods or materials to improve cost efficiency.
• Preparing detailed tender documentation, pricing schedules and supporting information for submission.
• Working closely with the commercial and pre-construction teams to ensure estimates are accurate and commercially viable.
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required to assess project conditions and potential risks.
• Maintaining accurate estimating records and updating cost databases with current labour, material and subcontractor rates.
• Monitoring tender deadlines and ensuring all bids are completed and submitted accurately and on time.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Tender management

Education

Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking a Civils Estimator in Doncaster to oversee drainage, earthworks and other civil works within rail infrastructure. You will review drawings, produce quantity take-offs and prepare detailed tenders for civil engineering projects.

The role focuses on tendering, cost analysis and value engineering to optimise cost efficiency, with a salary up to £60,000, 32 days holiday including bank holidays, and a Monday to Friday role. Driving licence required.