Estimator - Civils


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Tamworth, B79 7LR
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You'll be joining a specialist civil engineering and environmental contractor with a strong commitment to the principles of sustainability, focusing on people, planet and prosperity. The business is recognised for delivering environmentally conscious solutions and encourages innovation, collaboration and forward-thinking approaches throughout its operations. With a culture built around responsibility, safety, teamwork, empathy, passion and courage, this is an organisation that values its people and empowers them to make a meaningful impact.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Tamworth office with hybrid and flexible working.

Your new role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate, compliant and commercially viable tenders from inception through to contract award. Working closely with operational, commercial and project delivery teams, you will identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions that align with both client requirements and environmental considerations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Producing detailed estimates, budgets and tender submissions for projects

Preparing accurate quantity take-offs and maintaining current market rates

Assessing project risks, cash flow forecasts and commercial viability

Developing innovative, sustainable and cost-effective bid solutions

Managing tender queries and supporting negotiations throughout the bid process

Undertaking site visits to identify risks, constraints and opportunities

Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders

Supporting the procurement of subcontractors and supply chain partners

Considering health, safety, environmental and legislative requirements within bid submissions

Preparing comprehensive handover information for project delivery teams following contract award

Working with NEC and JCT forms of contract and understanding their commercial implications.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you must bring:

Proven experience estimating within civil engineering, ideally gained within a main contractor or specialist civil engineering environment

Ability to produce high-quality written submissions and method statements

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong commercial awareness and analytical capabilities

Flexibility to manage multiple tender deadlines and changing priorities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:

Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)

Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance (£6,000 per annum)

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension (4% employer contribution)

Annual bonus

Spot bonus (up to £1,500 per quarter)

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Continuous training and development

Clear pathways for professional development and career progression

Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an employee-first contractor and more.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.

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