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Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leeds

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Civil Estimator

Location: Leeds (3days in the office) Outside IR35
 Type: Full-time, Permanent /freelance opportunity also considered

Sector: Civil Engineering (Water / Heavy Civils / Infrastructure)

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at the forefront of heavy civil engineering projects including drainage, reinforced concrete structures, and complex groundworks with a particular focus on the water sector.

We are seeking a commercially astute individual who can lead on tendering, bid preparation, and cost estimation, while helping identify and pursue new business opportunities. The right person will bring not only strong technical estimating skills but also valuable client relationships and a deep understanding of the tendering process from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end tendering process — from initial enquiry through to submission and post-tender negotiation.

Prepare detailed cost estimates, take-offs, and tender documentation for heavy civils projects (drainage, RC structures, groundworks, etc.).

Identify and pursue new tenders, supporting business growth and client engagement strategies.

Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients, consultants, and suppliers.

Collaborate closely with project managers, planners, and commercial teams to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.

Provide value engineering input, ensuring estimates reflect both efficiency and innovation.

Support ongoing project reviews, ensuring budgets align with delivery forecasts.

About You

We’re looking for an Estimator who is:

Experienced in civil engineering estimation, ideally within heavy civils or water frameworks.

Skilled in the tendering process, with a track record of winning and managing bids successfully.

Commercially aware, analytical, and detail-driven.

Confident building and maintaining relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

Proficient in relevant estimating software and MS Excel.

Degree-qualified (Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field) or with equivalent experience.

What’s on Offer

Competitive day rate or salary (depending on experience and engagement type).

Flexible working options (freelance or permanent).

Opportunity to work on major framework projects within the water and infrastructure sectors.

A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.

How To Apply

Click Apply Now or contact Emma Marshall on (phone number removed) or email me on  

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

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