Estimator – Highways & Infrastructure

Estimator – Highways & Infrastructure

Leeds / Manchester / Salford

up to£47,000 + Company Car + Up to 8% Bonus + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits

Permanent | 37.5 Hours | Flexible / Hybrid Working

Price the work. Understand the risk. Help win major highways projects .

Andrews Recruitment are one of the UK's leading Aggregate & Building Materials Recruitment partners andwe’re recruiting for an experienced Estimator to support a major highways and infrastructure contracting business across Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the wider North West.

This is not just a role for someone who can produce a price. The successful Estimator will understand the commercial, operational and technical detail behind a scheme, build competitive tenders and help present a solution that makes commercial sense to the customer.

The Role

As Estimator, you’ll take responsibility for pricing and tendering work from initial enquiry through to submission.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Producing accurate and competitive estimates
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender information
• Assessing commercial, contractual, operational and technical risk
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Building tender submissions around customer requirements
• Supporting value‑engineering and alternative solutions
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams
• Contributing to tender reviews and bid strategy
• Reviewing completed tenders and identifying lessons learned
• Ensuring tenders meet internal governance and commercial requirements

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in people with genuine experience of estimating within highways, surfacing, civil engineering or infrastructure.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Previous estimating or tendering experience
• Strong understanding of highways, surfacing, civils or infrastructure projects
• Commercial awareness and confidence assessing risk
• Ability to interpret technical and contractual information
• Confidence working with operational and commercial stakeholders
• Ability to work accurately to deadlines
• Experience with NEC contracts, highways frameworks or public-sector infrastructure work would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Team

You’ll join an established estimating and commercial function, working alongside senior Estimators, Contracts teams and operational colleagues.

Package

• up to£47,000 base salary
• Company car
• Up to 8% annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Pension
• Additional company benefits
• Support towards professional qualifications
• 37.5-hour working week
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Leeds, Manchester or Salford base depending on location

The role covers projects across Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the North West, so candidates across Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

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