Senior Estimator in Barnsley

Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering

Location: Barnsley (East Region – Head Office)

Job Type: Full-time

Sectors: Civil Engineering, Rail, Aviation, Power & Utilities, Environment, Highways

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Up to 3 volunteer days
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Health Cash Plan & Rewards (Medicash)
• A safe, inclusive and supportive workplace
• Structured personal and professional development, including leadership programmes and progression pathways
• Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard
• Strong internal support infrastructure enabling long‑term career development

Supporting the Growth of Civil Engineering Projects Across the East Region

We are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our East Region Work Winning team, based at our Barnsley Head Office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing multi‑disciplinary civil engineering projects that protect communities, enhance infrastructure and support sustainable regional development.

You will bring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and first‑principles estimating capability that enables you to lead high‑quality tender production across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering schemes.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Your unique perspective is valued, and we encourage applications from individuals who may be underrepresented within the construction and engineering sectors.

About The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to formal submission, collaborating closely with planners, bid managers, engineers and supply chain partners. You will ensure that all submissions are commercially robust, clearly articulated, competitive and aligned with our strategic objectives across the East region.

Key Responsibilities

• Register, analyse and manage tender documentation effectively
• Lead the preparation and management of tender submissions from receipt to delivery
• Develop winning tender strategies in collaboration with multi‑disciplinary colleagues
• Present tenders and recommendations at internal tender review meetings
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive, accurate pricing
• Carry out detailed technical and commercial appraisals (labour, plant, materials, temporary works)
• Produce accurate first‑principles costings and undertake take‑offs from drawings
• Analyse project risks, propose mitigation strategies and ensure compliant tender submissions
• Prepare estimating reports and tender submission documentation
• Support and mentor assistant estimators and contribute to team capability development
• Collaborate with proposals, planning and contract management teams as required

What You Bring

• Previous experience as a Senior Estimator in civil engineering or infrastructure sectors
• Strong first‑principles estimating capability
• Robust understanding of multi‑disciplinary projects (rail, highways, aviation, utilities, environmental, etc.)
• Experience working within a civil engineering contractor environment
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and estimating software (e.g., Causeway or similar)

Desirable

• Experience gained in site‑based or operational roles
• Broader multidisciplinary estimating experience
• Applicants with transferable skills or non‑traditional backgrounds are also encouraged to apply

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen is renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country. You will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high‑quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro‑actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non‑membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk

Recruitment Manager