Estimator - Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

📍 Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
💼 Salary: £45,000-£60,000 (DOE) + Benefits
🕒 Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established and respected Tier 1 main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the UK.

This role is based in St Albans, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking pre-construction team that plays a key role in securing major frameworks and high-value tenders across sectors such as water, utilities, highways, tunnelling, and energy.

The Company

Operating for several decades, this contractor is known for their engineering excellence, innovation, and commitment to safety and sustainability. They are a trusted delivery partner on some of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes and work across both public and private sectors.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth, they offer a stable and rewarding environment with genuine opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

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Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for civil engineering projects.

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Review tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to identify project requirements and risks.

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Engage with supply chain partners to source quotations and evaluate pricing options.

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Develop pricing strategies in collaboration with commercial and operational teams.

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Contribute to bid submissions and presentations.

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Maintain and update cost databases, pricing models, and tender records.

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Support value engineering and risk management processes throughout the tender stage.

About You:

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Experience in an estimating role within civil engineering, infrastructure, or utilities.

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Knowledge of groundworks, drainage, pipelines, concrete structures, or similar disciplines.

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Familiarity with NEC contracts and estimating tools such as Causeway or similar.

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Commercially aware with strong analytical and numerical skills.

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Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

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A proactive team player who thrives under deadline pressure.

What's in It for You:

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Competitive salary package + company benefits

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Bonus scheme and pension contribution

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Supportive, team-oriented environment

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Excellent career development opportunities within a leading infrastructure contractor

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The chance to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects