Civil Estimator in Preston, Lancashire

Civil Estimator - Preston 

On behalf of an established well known civil contractor we are seeking an Estimator to join the team in Preston to support civil projects across bridges, highway, utilities and public realm.

The role is a staff position starting in 2026, offering hybrid working, good progression, car allowance, medical & other benefits and has a busy pipeline pf projects ranging from £100k to £10mn.

Responsbilities:

· Analyse and interpret information, including early appraisal of scheme requirements in terms of construction methods, programme and management.

· Identify risks/opportunities and incorporate them into a tender bid.

· Call upon support from Design / Delivery teams as appropriate to plan works delivery strategy.

· Price civil engineering activities such as earthworks, drainage, ducting and paving from 1st principles, building up labour, plant, material cost components.

Requirements:

· Ideally you will have Tier 1 or 2 Infrastructure main contractor background with experience in estimating / pricing projects, with a civil engineering focus (bridges, public realm, highways, utilities).

· Expert capability and knowledge of Conquest and ASTA Powerproject software is desirable.

  Must hold a UK passport / right to work without sponsorship.

If you are interested and would like more details, please apply!

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for [role] looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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