Senior Civil Estimator

YTL UK; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to join their dynamic Estimating team. In this pivotal role, you will prepare detailed civil estimates, analyze engineering drawings, and collaborate closely with various teams to ensure successful project delivery. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects while fostering strong relationships with external partners. The company values career progression and provides a supportive environment for professional growth, making it an ideal place for ambitious individuals looking to make a significant impact in the civil engineering field.

Benefits

Combined pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days' holiday, increasing to 28

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to 8 times salary

Electric car option

Cashback and discounts from retailers

Paid volunteering day

Enhanced family leave

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Significant civil engineering experience, especially in water and wastewater.
• Capable of preparing civil engineering estimates and analyzing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil estimates by interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with commercial teams and negotiate with external partners.

Skills

Civil Engineering Experience

Water and Wastewater Experience

Estimating Skills

Negotiation Skills

Computer Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Due to the increasing workload within YTL Construction (Infrastructure), we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Estimator to join our Estimating team.

You will be responsible for delivering construction estimates for in-house teams and ensuring governance and assurance for schemes delivered with external partners.

What you'll do

You will prepare civil estimates by interpreting civil drawings and specifications, reviewing tender enquiry documents, drawings, and schedules. You will gather information from site visits and meetings.

You will also record, measure, and prepare take-off quantities from tender drawings, liaise with sales and contracting teams, and lead negotiations with our supply chain.

You will collaborate with our Commercial teams and be involved in negotiating variations, applications, and final accounts with external construction partners, fostering strong relationships with Designers, Project Managers, client teams, and suppliers.

What you'll need

You should have significant civil engineering experience; water and wastewater experience is highly desirable.

You must be capable of preparing civil engineering estimates, analyzing engineering drawings, and preparing sub-contractor and supplier enquiries and contracts.

Excellent computer skills, with extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle are required.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five days annually.
• A healthcare package that covers healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• An electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral bonus if you recommend someone to join us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. Our UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – a leading water and sewerage company serving 2.9 million people in England and Wales.
• YTL Developments – a UK developer transforming a 350-acre former airfield into a sustainable community with homes, schools, commercial spaces, and more.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor offering integrated services across various sectors.
• YTL Arena – developing and operating a 19,000-capacity entertainment arena, conferencing, and exhibition space.
• Additional retail, environmental, and specialist businesses.

Our employees value YTL UK as a great place to work, offering opportunities for career development within a diverse group.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform our Recruitment team.