Location: Leeds - Hybrid | Type: Permanent | Salary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Civils Cost Engineer to join our team, supporting the delivery of accurate and competitive cost estimates across a diverse portfolio of construction projects. This role plays a key part in the work‑winning function, contributing to robust and defensible prime cost build‑ups from pre‑tender through to post‑tender stages. You’ll be instrumental in strengthening bid competitiveness and enabling informed commercial decision‑making.
Key Deliverables
* Producing accurate take‑offs and Bills of Quantities for building and civils works
* Reviewing tender documentation and raising technical and commercial queries with clients
* Issuing enquiries to the supply chain and managing quotation returns
* Analysing and adjudicating subcontractor and supplier quotations to build robust prime costs
* Identifying and evaluating project risks and opportunities within estimates
* Supporting the development of competitive bid strategies
* Collaborating with internal teams to ensure alignment on scope, cost, and delivery approach
* Maintaining awareness of market conditions, pricing trends, and competitor activity
* Ensuring all estimates comply with company standards, processes, and governance
* Supporting tender presentations and client engagement where required
* Managing accurate records and documentation for all estimating activities
* Assisting with handover of tender information to project delivery teams post‑award
What we’re looking for
* 3–5 years’ experience working for a main or principal contractor in an estimating or commercial role
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate multiple cost scenarios
* Experience in building and civils estimating
* Confidence working with supply chain partners and internal stakeholders
* Understanding of construction methodologies, cost drivers and risk management
* Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation accurately
* Proactive, organised and able to meet tight deadlines
* Shows initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
* Effective communication with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Desirable
* Design, commercial or procurement background
* Working knowledge of complementary disciplines
* Relevant design or commercial qualifications
Benefits
* Car/Car allowance
* Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
* Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
* Private Medical Insurance
* Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal advice)
* Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Travel Insurance and Cycle to Work scheme
* Ongoing personal development and training opportunities
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