Estimator

Job description

We’re Hiring: Estimator

Location: Swindon

Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 car allowance

Reporting to: Head of Bid Management

Are you an experienced Estimator looking to play a pivotal role in winning major civil engineering and infrastructure projects?

We’re seeking a commercially focused Estimator to join our Work Winning team in Swindon. You’ll be instrumental in producing high-quality, competitive pricing for tenders and supporting early contractor involvement (ECI) projects, working closely with Bid Managers and technical specialists across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for tenders and budget pricing
• Supporting clients during early contractor involvement stages
• Collaborating with Bid Managers to ensure competitive and compliant pricing
• Advising on the most cost-effective design and construction solutions
• Pricing labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, preliminaries and temporary works
• Working with Procurement to assess and select supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Contributing to risk and opportunity reviews
• Presenting pricing build-ups at pre-settlement and settlement meetings
• Supporting handover for successful bids and learning from post-tender feedback

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering or construction
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and procurement legislation
• Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
• Confident user of estimating software and pricing tools
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams
• A proactive, detail-oriented and solutions-focused approach

Our Values

You’ll join a business that values:

• Integrity – pride in quality and doing the right thing
• Accountability – ownership, responsibility and high standards
• Innovation – continuous improvement and smarter ways of working
• Delivery – a “can-do” attitude and commitment to results
• Sustainability – safe, responsible and future-focused working

Why Join Us?

• Competitive package: £70,000 salary + £5,750 car allowance/car
• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure bids
• Influence design, methodology and commercial strategy from the outset
• Collaborative and professional work-winning environment
• Clear opportunities for career development within a respected bid team

Interested?

Apply via LinkedIn or get in touch to learn more about the role and how you can make an impact.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swindon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English