£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Greater Swansea Area
Summary: The role of Civil Engineering Estimator involves preparing cost estimates and tender submissions for major infrastructure and groundwork projects in South Wales. The position requires collaboration with commercial and pre-construction teams while offering hybrid working options. Candidates should possess a strong civil engineering background and relevant experience in estimating. This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Pricing projects including groundworks, infrastructure, drainage, highways, and reinforced concrete works
- Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
- Conducting site visits and risk assessments
- Working closely with commercial, operational, and design teams
- Identifying value engineering opportunities
- Supporting bid strategy and programme development
Key Skills:
- A solid background in civil engineering projects
- Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering or infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and market rates
- Experience pricing groundworks, highways, drainage, or infrastructure schemes
- Excellent analytical and commercial skills
- Proficiency in estimating software and Excel
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is desirable but not essential with proven experience
Salary (Rate): £70,000.00 yearly
City: Swansea
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Civil Engineering Estimator
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Swansea (Hybrid Working Available)
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Package
Civil Engineering Estimator – Swansea
We are recruiting for an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator to join a well-established and highly respected contractor based in Swansea. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a strong civil engineering background to play a key role in pricing and securing major infrastructure and groundwork projects across South Wales and the wider region. Hybrid working is available, offering flexibility alongside collaboration with an experienced commercial and pre-construction team.
The Role – Civil Engineering Estimator
As a Civil Engineering Estimator, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Pricing projects including groundworks, infrastructure, drainage, highways, and reinforced concrete works
- Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
- Conducting site visits and risk assessments
- Working closely with commercial, operational, and design teams
- Identifying value engineering opportunities
- Supporting bid strategy and programme development
Requirements
To be considered for this Estimator role, you must have:
- A solid background in civil engineering projects
- Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering or infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and market rates
- Experience pricing groundworks, highways, drainage, or infrastructure schemes
- Excellent analytical and commercial skills
- Proficiency in estimating software and Excel
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management xlqdzyr is desirable but not essential with proven experience.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Hybrid working options
Pension scheme
Professional development opportunities
Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business
Exposure to high-profile regional civil engineering projects
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If you are an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator looking for your next opportunity in Swansea, with hybrid working and strong career progression, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion