At a Glance
- Tasks: Create detailed cost estimates for exciting civil engineering projects.
- Company: Established infrastructure contractor with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £60,000 and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with varied project portfolios and growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating or quantity surveying within civil engineering.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits
Permanent | Full-Time
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established infrastructure and civil engineering contractor for an experienced Civils Estimator to join their commercial team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded estimator with experience in highways, maintenance, utilities or civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing accurate project cost plans, supporting contract profitability, and ensuring robust commercial controls are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
The Role
- Working closely with commercial and operational teams, you will be responsible for producing detailed cost estimates, assessing project risks, and supporting the financial management of ongoing works.
- The position requires strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of civil engineering costs, and experience working within collaborative contract environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce comprehensive cost estimates for civil engineering and infrastructure works.
- Develop pricing submissions using agreed schedules, rates and project-specific cost information.
- Evaluate labour, materials, plant, subcontractor and overhead costs to ensure accurate project forecasting.
- Assist with the commercial assessment and pricing of project variations and scope changes.
- Support monthly valuation processes and ensure completed works are accurately recorded and valued.
- Track project expenditure against budgets and forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Review subcontractor quotations and accounts to ensure value for money and budget compliance.
- Work closely with operational teams to understand project requirements and improve cost certainty.
- Contribute to commercial reporting, cost analysis and financial performance reviews.
- Maintain accurate records within relevant cost management and commercial systems.
- Provide guidance and support to less experienced members of the commercial team when required.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in an Estimator, Commercial Estimator or Quantity Surveying role within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating and commercial management principles.
- Experience working under NEC contracts, particularly target cost or collaborative contract arrangements.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using commercial management software.
- Ability to interpret technical information and translate this into robust cost estimates.
- Effective communication skills and experience working with both operational and commercial stakeholders.
- HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £60,000
- Permanent full-time position
- Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects
To discuss this opportunity in confidence or to apply, please submit your CV for consideration.
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