Senior Infrastructure Estimator for Civil Projects

JN Bentley; Skipton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JN Bentley, a leading UK engineering and construction firm with a Skipton base, is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join its Bidding and Estimating team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping competitive, deliverable cost‑effective solutions for major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Based from our head office in Skipton, you will work at the front end of projects, collaborating with design, commercial and operations to secure and deliver successful outcomes on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and procurement processes.
• Ability to analyse complex information and communicate clearly.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, well‑structured first‑principle cost estimates for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with design, commercial and operational teams to develop robust, competitive tenders.
• Review drawings, specs and scopes to identify risk, opportunity and value engineering solutions.
• Engage with the supply chain to secure quotations and inform buildable pricing.
• Support bid submissions, reviews and tender clarifications.
• Apply consistent estimating standards and governance across bids.

Skills

Estimating

Civil engineering

Cost awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

JN Bentley, a leading UK engineering and construction firm with a Skipton base, is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join its Bidding and Estimating team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping competitive, deliverable cost‑effective solutions for major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Based from our head office in Skipton, you will work at the front end of projects, collaborating with design, commercial and operations to secure and deliver successful outcomes on site.