Division:Tarmac - Pave
Location: North East
Are you an experienced Highways Estimator looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a commercial environment where you can influence strategy, win work, and help shape long‑term business success? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, and we’re looking for a driven, analytical and commercially minded Estimator to support our Pave team in securing major work packages across the North East region.
🔎 About the Role
As an Estimator, you’ll play a key part in supporting the Commercial Manager to deliver our regional contracting strategy. You’ll be responsible for pricing work, managing the tendering process, and helping secure new opportunities that align with business goals.
This role is ideal for someone experienced in highways, surfacing, civils, or infrastructure estimating, who wants to contribute to a long‑term pipeline of work and build strong customer relationships.
🧩 What You’ll Be Doing
You will:
Develop and submit competitive, high‑quality tenders that align with business capacity, margins, and risk profiles
Support the Commercial Manager in building a strong pipeline of long‑term opportunities
Build and maintain commercially beneficial relationships with new and existing clients in the Highways sector
Conduct robust appraisals of completed tenders to continually improve accuracy and performance
Ensure full compliance with Tarmac processes, policies and review procedures
Understand customer needs in detail and develop bids tailored to their requirements
Contribute to the delivery of regional commercial objectives and wider business strategy
🌱 What We’re Looking For
You will thrive in this role if you are:
Analytical, logical and highly organised
Process‑driven with excellent attention to detail
Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
An effective communicator who can engage diverse stakeholders
Confident navigating both financial and contractual risk
Suitable candidate for the role of Highways Estimator will also have:
Strong analytical ability
Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
Ability to influence others
Degree or equivalent experience relevant to the sector
Significant estimating experience within Highways, Surfacing, Civils, or Infrastructure
IT literacy across relevant estimating and productivity tools
Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders
⭐ Why Tarmac
This is your chance to join a forward‑thinking organisation where you can influence outcomes, contribute to major UK infrastructure projects, and develop a long‑term career in commercial leadership within Tarmac.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your estimating career and make an impact in the Highways sector, apply today.
We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.
Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
Training and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.
Ready to build your future?
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