Job Description
Estimator – Civil Engineering – Competitive Salary + Benefits – Livingston, West Lothian
Are you an experienced Estimator looking to work on major civil engineering projects across the UK and Ireland?
Due to continued growth, Farrans Construction is looking for a Civil Engineering Estimator to join our Pre-Contract team in Livingston. This is a great opportunity to be involved in high-value tenders and play a key role in securing major infrastructure projects.
The Role
You’ll be part of a fast-paced Pre-Contract team responsible for preparing competitive and accurate cost estimates for large-scale civil engineering projects.
Working closely with bid managers, engineers, and supply chain partners, you’ll help shape winning tender submissions across sectors including roads, bridges, water, renewables, and marine.
Projects typically range from £10m to £50m+, giving you exposure to complex and high-impact work.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for major civil engineering tenders
* Review tender documentation and contract conditions
* Develop and extract Bills of Quantities
* Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors
* Analyse and align supplier quotations with project requirements
* Price temporary works and project preliminaries
* Support and lead tender adjudication processes
* Work with bid teams to meet submission deadlines
* Attend site visits and pre-construction meetings
* Maintain accurate records of all tender submissions
What We’re Looking For
* Honours degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or other related discipline
* Applicants with HND/HNC in similar discipline will be considered provided they can demonstrate a proven track record in Estimating within Civil Engineering sector
* Sound knowledge of civil engineering construction, with site experience or established civils estimator with 5+ years
* Knowledge of construction and engineering within the UK/ROI
* Proficiency with working with Estimating Software (Conquest/Candy)
* Skilled and experienced at estimating, pricing works and cost management
* Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
* Full Driving License
* Strong numerical/mathematical and data analysis skills
* Accurate and consistent approach
* Good communication skills and the ability to engage with clients at all levels
About Farrans
At Farrans Construction, the focus is on building, transforming, and connecting communities.
The projects delivered across the UK and Ireland play a vital role in everyday life, with sustainability and social responsibility at the heart of everything the business does. The culture is open, supportive, and built around continuous learning and development.
The Benefits
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and long-term career growth.
* Competitive salary + 30+ days annual leave
* Clear career progression with chartership and training support
* Pension, health cash plan, and 24/7 wellbeing support
* Flexible working and family-friendly policies
* Discounts, referral scheme, and share scheme
If you’re ready to take the next step in your estimating career, apply now.