Senior Civils Estimator

Hyreus; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyreus is recruiting an experienced Senior Civils Estimator for a leading Tier One civil contractor in Swindon. The role focuses on preparing competitive cost estimates, tenders and work-winning strategies for major infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with commercial, bid and project teams to ensure accurate pricing, compliant submissions and successful tender outcomes. Strong estimation software and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior/Civils Estimator
• Strong understanding of tendering processes and cost planning
• Experience with BOMs, BoQs, and pricing schedules
• Able to interpret drawings/specs and value engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for civil and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender docs, drawings, specs, and project requirements.
• Develop cost breakdowns for labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.
• Prepare bills of quantities and tender submissions.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate estimating strategies with bid teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure tender submissions meet deadlines and are commercially competitive.
• Maintain estimating records and cost databases.

Skills

Senior Estimator

Civils Estimator

Civil engineering

Infrastructure projects

Tender submissions

Cost estimating

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hyreus is currently recruiting an experienced Senior Civils Estimator on behalf of a leading Tier One civil engineering and infrastructure contractor based in Swindon.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Estimator with a strong background in civil engineering and major infrastructure projects to play a key role in the preparation of competitive tenders, cost estimates and work-winning strategies.

The successful candidate will work closely with commercial, operational and bid teams, ensuring tenders are accurately priced, commercially competitive and aligned with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Develop accurate cost breakdowns covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and temporary works.
• Prepare bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender submissions.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
• Develop estimating strategies, methodologies and pricing assumptions.
• Liaise with internal commercial, operational and project delivery teams.
• Engage with clients, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Support bid preparation and contribute to successful work-winning strategies.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and submitted within agreed deadlines.
• Attend tender review meetings and support project handovers following successful bids.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and cost databases.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a Senior Estimator or Civils Estimator position.
• Strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within a Tier One or large-scale civil engineering contractor would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Experience preparing detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender submissions.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of contractual requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Confident liaising with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Competent using estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines