Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

An established Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its work-winning team in Swindon. The role reports into the Head of Bid Management and plays a key part in the preparation of competitive tenders and the support of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects across major civil engineering schemes.

This position offers exposure to complex infrastructure bids, strong collaboration with bid, planning, design and procurement teams, and clear visibility within the tender governance process.

Prepare detailed, accurate and competitive cost estimates for civil engineering tenders

Support pricing activities for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects

Ensure full compliance with internal governance and bid procedures

Work closely with the Bid Manager to develop winning pricing strategies

Agree methodologies and outputs with Planning and Design teams

Provide cost advice on alternative design and construction methodologies

Review client bills of quantities and activity schedules, arranging full take-offs where required

Labour :
Develop local and scheme-specific labour ratesbutton ensuring compliance with working rules and wage requirements

Plant :
Build plant rates and reconcile plant funzion resources with programme requirements

Materials :
Analyse supplier quotations, wastageiyor logistics and delivery constraints in collaboration with Procurement

Subcontracts :
Manage subcontractor enquiries, comparisons and selections alongside Procurement and Bid teams

Temporary Works :
Agree scope and costs with Temporary Works and Technical teams

Staff & Preliminaries :
Price staffing levels, preliminaries, programme durations and client-specific requirements

Contribute to tender risk and opportunity assessments

Prepare pricing summaries and attend pre-settlement and settlement meetings

Finalise pricing prophievation documentation for tender submission, maintaining positive cash flow profiles

Support post-tender clarifications and amendments

Produce detailed handover pricing packs for delivery and commercial teams

Attend bid handover meetings for successful tenders

Participate in post-tender reviews to capture lessons learned

Strong technical understanding of civil engineering and construction methods

Proven experience in estimating within a structured bid environment

Commercial awareness across different forms of contract

Sound understanding of procurement processes and legislation

Comfortable working collaboratively across bid, planning, design and commercial teams

Join a well-established Tier 1 infrastructure contractor

Work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects

Strong exposure to bid strategy, governance and senior stakeholders

Competitive salary and long-term career opportunity