What you'll be doing

As a Senior Civils Estimator you’ll be at the forefront of our success, responsible for pricing civil engineering tender opportunities, managing the estimating process, and implementing robust strategies to secure winning bids.

Working from our Maxim Office Park in Eurocentral, you’ll play a critical role in delivering accurate, high-quality tender submissions for projects exceeding £1M.

As a Senior Civils Estimator you will have the following accountabilities:

• Lead the estimating function for assigned civil engineering tenders.


• Collaborate with design, engineering, planning, and commercial teams to optimize solutions.


• Prepare detailed costing sheets for materials, labour, and equipment.


• Ensure compliance with company procedures and risk management frameworks.


• Manage subcontractor and supply chain selection, ensuring value and efficiency.


• Present tender proposals to customers and provide expert responses to queries.


• Oversee cost planning and estimating accuracy while managing bid documentation handovers.

Who we're looking for

Who we're looking for

• Proven experience in managing estimating processes within the construction industry.


• Proficiency in estimating software such as CANDY.


• Professional qualifications or memberships (RICS, CIOB, ICE) are desirable.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively.


• Expertise in pricing methods, quantification, and construction planning.


• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a passion for innovation and excellence.


• Valid CSCS Card

Professional and personal development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

*70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section 

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all.  If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com