Estimator – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Projects

About the role

We are supporting a well‑established contractor in South Yorkshire/West Leeds to strengthen their commercial team. The Estimator will play a key part in the pre‑construction phase, delivering accurate cost plans, tender submissions and pricing strategies for complex civil engineering, infrastructure, rail and specialist construction projects.

Key responsibilities

• Produce detailed cost plans and competitive tender submissions for a wide range of infrastructure and construction projects.
• Build estimates using first‑principles pricing techniques, covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractor packages, logistics and productivity assumptions.
• Prepare and develop Schedules of Rates (SoR) based on resource analysis, construction methodology and benchmark pricing.
• Carry out detailed quantity take‑offs from engineering drawings, specifications and technical documents using both digital and manual measurement methods.
• Review and interpret contract documents, bills of quantities, technical specifications and project scope information.
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors, suppliers and specialist providers to ensure commercially robust tender submissions.
• Identify and evaluate commercial, technical, operational and programme risks, contributing to tender risk reviews and mitigation planning.
• Maintain internal pricing databases, benchmark cost libraries and historical estimating records.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering, infrastructure, rail or specialist construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of pre‑construction processes, tendering procedures and risk assessment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with planning, engineering, operations and commercial teams.

Required skills

• Cost estimating
• Quantity take‑off
• NEC contract knowledge
• Schedule of Rates development
• Use of digital measurement tools

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £40,000‑£50,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, complex projects across multiple sectors.
• Supportive team environment with professional development prospects.