Estimator - civil infrastructure programmes

1st Executive Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Estimator for civil infrastructure programmes. The role involves producing competitive estimates and working closely with operations and commercial teams. Candidates should have proven experience and strong understanding of construction methods. Offering hybrid working, this is an excellent opportunity for career development in a growing business that values site experience for better project outcomes. Immediate CV shortlisting is expected.

Benefits

Hybrid working (c3 days per week in the office)

Strong support from senior leadership

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Significant site experience in civil infrastructure.
• Experience in producing accurate estimates.
• Strong analytical skills for drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Identify construction risks, opportunities, and efficiencies.
• Liaise with teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Support bid strategies and value engineering exercises.

Skills

Proven experience as an Estimator within civil infrastructure

Strong understanding of construction methods and sequencing

Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail

Ability to communicate confidently with site and senior stakeholders

Job description

Estimator - civil infrastructure programmes

Contact:

Sally Davis

Contact email:

[e-mail]

Job ref:

692309-080126_1769535205

Published:

2 days ago

Duration:

ASAP

Expiry date:

2026-02-26

Startdate:

ASAP

Location: E. Midlands
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + excellent benefits
Working Pattern: Hybrid - c3 days per week in the office

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Civil Infrastructure Estimator to support the successful tendering and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for someone who has spent significant time on site throughout their career and can bring practical insight into the estimating process.

You will play a key role in producing accurate, competitive estimates while working closely with operations, commercial teams, and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Use site experience to identify construction risks, opportunities, and efficiencies
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Build and review pricing from first principles
• Liaise with teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Support bid strategies and value engineering exercises

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil infrastructure
• Strong understanding of construction methods and sequencing
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate confidently with site and senior stakeholders

What's On Offer

• Hybrid working (c3 days per week in the office)
• Strong support from an experienced and approachable senior leadership team
• Long-term career development within a stable, growing business who are winning significant numbers of new tendrs and frameworks

This is an excellent opportunity to move into a role where your site experience genuinely shapes better project outcomes.

CV shortlisting immediately. Please call for a chat and send your cv ASAP

***Please note applicants must have the current right to work in the UK***