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Estimator - Civil Engineering

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Livingston

Expire in: 16 days

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

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