Project Estimator

Project Estimator – Utilities & Civil Engineering 📍 Coventry We're recruiting for an experienced Project Estimator to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering utilities and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a hands-on estimating opportunity suited to someone with direct experience pricing utility-related civil engineering works, including electricity, gas, water or multi-utility projects. The Role You'll be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially robust estimates, working closely with project and delivery teams to ensure tenders reflect the practical realities of delivering the work. Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing estimates and budgets from drawings, specifications and tender information
• Producing detailed cost build-ups covering labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
• Completing quantity take-offs and reviewing project scope
• Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Identifying exclusions, assumptions and commercial risks
• Preparing competitive tender submissions and proposals
• Working with project teams to validate construction methodology and cost assumptions
• Supporting cost reviews and using project feedback to improve future estimates The working scope reflects the attached role brief, which places particular emphasis on measured pricing, contractor cost build-ups and interaction with project delivery teams. What We're Looking For
• Previous utilities estimating experience is essential
• Experience within electricity, gas, water or multi-utility infrastructure
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and utility installation costs
• Experience building tenders from quantities and first-principles costs
• Confidence pricing labour, materials, plant and subcontract packages
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Good Excel and estimating-system capability
• Ability to clearly explain assumptions, risks and pricing decisions
• Able to work from Coventry and support project/site coordination where required Multi-utility experience would be advantageous, but candidates with strong estimating experience in a specific utility discipline will also be considered. If you have a background in utilities estimating, civil engineering estimating or multi-utility tendering, I'd be keen to hear from you.