Civils Estimator

Job: Civils Estimator
Location: Hampshire (Option for Hybrid Working)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits
My client, a respected civil engineering contractor operating across the UK, is looking for an Estimator to join their new Southern division in the Hampshire area. This is a key opportunity to support a strong pipeline of tenders, mainly within highways maintenance and the wider civils and infrastructure sector, and to work closely with senior leadership to shape the region's growth.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed estimates for highways and civil engineering projects
- Price from first principles using estimating software (e.g. Conquest)
- Conduct site visits and assess project-specific requirements
- Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
- Attend tender meetings and support smooth project handovers
- Monitor market trends and gather site feedback to improve accuracy
Requirements:
- Proven estimating experience in highways/civils/infrastructure
- Strong NEC4 contract knowledge
- Comfortable with take-offs, CAD drawings, and job-specific pricing
- Self-sufficient, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
Package:
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Car allowance or company vehicle
- Healthcare for individual and family
- Company pension
- 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Hybrid working options available
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Amy Maxwell at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed) for more information.
 
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