Job Description
An established geotechnical and piling contractor is seeking a technically strong Design Estimating Engineer to join their regional team in the South Central area. This is a key role that blends technical design, estimating, and client engagement for a wide range of piling and foundation projects across the region.\n\nYou'll take a lead in developing cost-effective, technically robust solutions for tenders and live projects, working with clients from early enquiry through to order and post-award technical support. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist team delivering innovative foundation schemes across the UK.\n\nDesign Estimating Engineer Job Overview\n\nLead and deliver design work for various piling techniques including bearing, tension, laterally loaded piles, and retaining structures.\nPrepare designs for both tender and contract stages, including post-award redesigns and site modifications.\nEstimate and prepare competitive tenders that maximise opportunity success.\nEvaluate incoming piling enquiries and assess technical suitability.\nLiaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve site or technical issues.\nMaintain design accountability through project handover and delivery.\nSupport junior engineers through mentoring, development, and day-to-day guidance.\nWork collaboratively with regional teams to ensure bids align with company strategy and client expectations.\nAttend pre-tender meetings and client site visits as needed.\nEnsure all technical solutions comply with industry and company standards.\n\nDesign Estimating Engineer Job Requirements\n\nDegree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or similar (MSc and/or Chartered status desirable).\nProven experience designing a variety of piling and ground improvement techniques (CFA, CHD, Tubular Steel, Precast Driven).\nStrong understanding of estimating processes, site redesign and contract documentation.\nConfident in client interaction, technical negotiation, and cross-team collaboration.\nAbility to mentor and support junior team members.\nBased within commutable distance to Derby, Swansea or Bath.\n\nDesign Estimating Engineer Salary & Benefits\n\nCompetitive Salary\nCompany Car\nCompany Pension Scheme - 6% from employer\nPrivate healthcare and Bupa dental cover and Company sick pay\nLife assurance (4x salary)\n25 days holiday + BH + Annual Christmas shutdown\nStrong career development support and progression opportunitiesBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for