A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Civil Engineering Estimator to join their pre-construction team on a OUTSIDE IR35 contract basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure tenders, supporting a dynamic estimating team delivering projects across roads, highways, and general civils. You'll be responsible for producing detailed and accurate cost estimates across a range of project scopes.
Key Responsibilities
Review and interpret tender documents, specifications, and drawings
Identify risks, opportunities, and resource requirements for bids
Price works from first principles across civils disciplines (earthworks, drainage, ducting, paving, etc.)
Liaise with operational teams to align delivery strategy with methodology
Engage with supply chain partners for quotations and subcontract packages
Build comprehensive cost estimates, including preliminaries
Prepare and review tender programmes and construction sequences (MS Project ideal)
Present estimates for internal adjudication and manage revisions
Submit fully compliant tenders on time
Ideal Candidate
Strong background in civil engineering estimating (Tier 1 or 2 infrastructure experience preferred)
Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Highly proficient in pricing general civils and highways tenders
Strong commercial awareness and technical insight
Exceptional numeracy and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Experience with estimating software (e.g., Conquest, Take-Off) a plus
Comfortable working independently to tight deadlines
For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on (phone number removed).