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Senior Civil Estimator - Highways & Civil Engineering Location - Stockport / North West Salary/Package - 60,000 - 80,000 + Package About the Company Our client is a highly established specialist civil engineering and highways contractor delivering projects across the North West. The business works extensively with local authorities, transport authorities, housebuilders and Tier 1 contractors, with a strong focus on highways and civil engineering schemes. The business has a substantial forward order book supported by long-term framework contracts and continues to grow its commercial and estimating function. Its projects include highways schemes, drainage works, junction improvements, public infrastructure and S278/S38 works. With a strong reputation across the North West and a collaborative approach to project delivery, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Civil Estimator to join a growing and well-established contractor. The Role As Senior Civil Estimator, you will take responsibility for preparing competitive and accurate estimates across a range of highways and civil engineering projects. You will work closely with clients, procurement, commercial and operational teams, supporting projects from early contractor involvement through to tender submission and handover. Key Responsibilities Preparing and submitting estimates for highways and civil engineering schemes Pricing works from existing schedules of rates and using first-principles estimating Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs and cost build-ups Negotiating with clients, including attending site meetings, undertaking measurements and agreeing methods of working Engaging with clients during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) for future schemes Producing programmes and method statements where required Working closely with the Procurement Manager to develop and maintain key supply chain relationships Leading bids for PQQ and framework submissions Preparing commercial and social value information to support bids Preparing detailed estimator handover files for site teams, including build-ups, assumptions and targets Assisting the Commercial Team with compensation event build-ups Supporting the wider commercial team with business development and strategy Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors Ensuring tenders are commercially robust, competitive and submitted within required deadlines The Ideal Candidate The successful Senior Civil Estimator will have: Proven experience within civil engineering / highways estimating Alternatively, strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the highways sector Ideally 6+ years' experience within highways estimating or a senior QS role Strong knowledge of highways and civil engineering construction Experience pricing from schedules of rates and first principles Experience working on framework contracts would be advantageous Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts Experience with estimating packages such as Candy, Causeway or similar Strong commercial and negotiation skills Experience dealing directly with clients Ability to work on multiple tenders and meet strict deadlines Strong understanding of construction methodology and cost build-ups Good Microsoft Office and MS Project skills Experience preparing method statements would be advantageous Bid writing and PQQ/framework experience would be beneficial Strong communication and presentation skills Full UK driving licence What's on Offer 60,000 - 80,000 salary Excellent package Stockport-based role with projects across the North West Opportunity to join an established and growing civil engineering contractor Long-term framework work across the North West Strong forward order book Exposure to major highways and civil engineering projects Opportunity to work with local authorities, housebuilders and Tier 1 contractors Career progression and long-term development Collaborative and commercially focused working environment Apply If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates. Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM

Assistant Commercial Manager Major Infrastructure Two roles. One of the biggest infrastructure projects in Europe. And a genuine chance to build your commercial career from the inside of a client team that sits above the Tier 1 contractors, not inside one. Our client is looking for two Assistant Commercial Managers to join an integrated client team delivering major infrastructure works. These are early-career commercial roles, ideally suited to a graduate quantity surveyor looking for their second position, someone who has had a solid grounding in NEC contract administration and now wants more: more complexity, more exposure, and a clear path toward chartership. What the role involves You will work in an integrated client team, sitting alongside project managers and commercial leads to assure and support the commercial performance of Tier 1 contractors. That means reviewing their work, not doing it for them. You will administer NEC contracts day to day, raise and manage early warnings, track compensation events and support the assessment of change costs. You will get involved in procurement reviews, help validate subcontractor accounts and support the settlement of final accounts. Month to month, you will be contributing to contract performance reporting and helping the team maintain commercial control across live works packages. What we are looking for NEC contract experience is essential. If you have not worked with NEC3 or NEC4 in a meaningful way, this role is not the right fit. Beyond that, we are looking for someone with a quantity surveying background and a genuine appetite to develop commercially on a complex programme. Experience in infrastructure is a strong advantage. Highways, rail, utilities, civils: all relevant. A background in building or MEPH is also genuinely interesting to our client. If you are working toward your APC, our client can support that journey. These roles sit within a team that understands professional development and will give you the breadth of experience that the assessment process requires, and the ability to second you to a Contractor for your qualification. Hybrid working applies, with a minimum of three days per week on site or in the office. Closing date: 28 August 2026. If this sounds like the right next step, get in touch with us directly or send across your CV and we will come back to you promptly.