Estimator - Civil Engineering

<p><strong>Estimator - Civil Engineering - Competitive Salary + Benefits - Livingston, West Lothian</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced Estimator looking to work on major civil engineering projects across the UK and Ireland?</p><p>Due to continued growth, Farrans Construction is looking for a <strong>Civil Engineering Estimator</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Working closely with bid managers, engineers, and supply chain partners, you'll help shape winning tender submissions across sectors including <strong>roads, bridges, water, renewables, and marine</strong>.</p><p>Projects typically range from <strong>£10m to £50m+</strong>, giving you exposure to complex and high-impact work.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare detailed cost estimates for major civil engineering tenders</li><li>Review tender documentation and contract conditions</li><li>Develop and extract Bills of Quantities</li><li>Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors</li><li>Analyse and align supplier quotations with project requirements</li><li>Price temporary works and project preliminaries</li><li>Support and lead tender adjudication processes</li><li>Work with bid teams to meet submission deadlines</li><li>Attend site visits and pre-construction meetings</li><li>Maintain accurate records of all tender submissions</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Honours degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or other related discipline</li><li>Applicants with HND/HNC in similar discipline will be considered provided they can demonstrate a proven track record in Estimating within Civil Engineering sector</li><li>Sound knowledge of civil engineering construction, with site experience or established civils estimator with 5+ years</li><li>Knowledge of construction and engineering within the UK/ROI</li><li>Proficiency with working with Estimating Software (Conquest/Candy)</li><li>Skilled and experienced at estimating, pricing works and cost management</li><li>Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook</li><li>Full Driving License</li><li>Strong numerical/mathematical and data analysis skills</li><li>Accurate and consistent approach</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to engage with clients at all levels</li></ul><p><strong>About Farrans</strong></p><p>At Farrans Construction, the focus is on building, transforming, and connecting communities.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>The Benefits</strong></p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Competitive salary + 30+ days annual leave</li><li>Clear career progression with chartership and training support</li><li>Pension, health cash plan, and 24/7 wellbeing support</li><li>Flexible working and family-friendly policies</li><li>Discounts, referral scheme, and share scheme</li></ul><p>If you're ready to take the next step in your estimating career, <strong>apply now</strong>.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?8BtgX7rrSYGGjpDTEbv0vsyENwmnTJ2ny" width="0" height="0" />