Civils Cost Engineer
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.
Working closely with estimating, commercial, procurement, and project delivery teams, you will help ensure all tenders are accurate, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
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
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll be someone who:
- Has 3-5 years’ experience working for a main or principal contractor in an estimating or commercial role
- Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate multiple cost scenarios
- Has experience in building and civils estimating
- Is confident working with supply chain partners and internal stakeholders
- Understands construction methodologies, cost drivers, and risk management
- Can interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation accurately
- Is proactive, organised, and able to meet tight deadlines
- Shows initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
- Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable
- Design, commercial, or procurement background
- Working knowledge of complementary disciplines
- Relevant design or commercial qualifications
Benefits
We’re committed to supporting our people and offer a flexible and competitive benefits package, including:
- Car/Car allowance
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
- Pension with a 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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