Job title: Civils Estimator
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Ballymena
Job published: 12-09-2025
Job ID: 94451
Contact name: Adam Adair
Phone number: +447441345306
Contact email: adam.adair@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Civils Estimator

Ballymena

Description
We are hiring for our client, a well-established civil engineering business, seeking an experienced Civils Estimator to join their busy Ballymena team. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with a talented estimating department, providing accurate construction cost estimates and helping secure projects across the civil engineering market. The Civils Estimator will play a key part in tender planning, negotiation and award, driving company success and achieving monthly KPIs.

Top 3 Reasons to Apply

  1. Attractive benefits 30 daysholiday, private healthcare, life insurance and performance-related pay
  2. Career growth Work on varied civil engineering projects with a supportive team
  3. Flexible hours MondayFriday 40-hour week with flexi-time between 7:30am and 6:00pm

The Role

  • Price and secure civil engineering projects within the estimating team.
  • Complete and submit accurate tender documentation to tight deadlines.
  • Interpret drawings, Bills of Quantities and engineering information for precise costings.
  • Negotiate and maintain strong commercial relationships with clients and contractors.
  • Liaise with internal departments to ensure orders meet budget, programme and quality standards.
  • Attend client meetings and resolve technical queries when required.

The Person

  • Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven estimating background within the civils sector.
  • Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related IT packages.
  • Flexibility to attend trade shows and client visits as needed.

The Reward

  • £Competitive salary with performance-related pay.
  • 30 daysholiday including stats.
  • Private healthcare, life insurance, sick pay and pension scheme.
  • Insurance discount, cycle-to-work scheme and employee referral bonus.

Next Steps Why Hunter Savage
For further information or to apply for this Civils Estimator role, contact Adam Adair at Hunter Savage: Adam.Adair@HunterSavage.com. As a specialist recruitment consultancy, we connect construction professionals with opportunities that enable them to flourish professionally and personally.