About Us
Part of Cubby Group Briscoe Building and Civil Engineering is a Civil Engineering and Building Contractor operating across the Northwest, delivering public and private‑sector projects since 1993 and recognised for quality, professionalism and sustainable operations.
The company maintains ISO‑accredited quality and environmental systems, a strong commitment to client relationships, and a culture based on reliability, safety and technical excellence. We are looking for a skilled Civils and Buildings Estimator to join our growing Estimating team.
The Role
You will be responsible for producing accurate, detailed cost estimates for a wide range of civil engineering tenders. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing, robust tender submissions and efficient tender management from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage tenders from receipt through to submission and post‑tender clarifications.
· Analyse tender documents to understand client requirements, project scope, risks and opportunities.
· Undertake take‑offs and prepare material enquiries using drawings and specifications.
· Arrange the preparation of Bills of Quantities where required.
· Obtain competitive material quotations and prepare subcontractor enquiries with appropriate risk allocation.
· Highlight requirements for external engineering or architectural design input.
· Keep the estimating system updated with current plant, hire and buying rates.
· Carry out site visits to assess project constraints and requirements.
· Estimate labour, materials, plant and time needed to produce full project costings.
· Maintain organised records, work schedules and detailed tender reports.
· Seek alternative buying options to support competitive tendering.
· Prepare commercial documentation for tender handovers.
· Attend PQQ, mid‑tender and post‑tender interviews when required.
About You
We are looking for someone who can bring strong technical and commercial capability along with a positive, collaborative approach. You will likely:
· Have strong technical expertise in Civil Engineering and Buildings Estimating.
· Be commercially aware with the ability to analyse financial information.
· Be self‑motivated, organised and able to meet deadlines.
· Communicate confidently and effectively at all levels.
· Be flexible, resilient and adaptable to business needs.
· Prioritise workload effectively across multiple tenders.
· Approach challenges collaboratively and constructively.
· Promote open, honest communication and a no‑blame culture.
· Demonstrate Cubby values in daily work.
· Maintain excellent relationships with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors and clients.
· Be an effective negotiator able to secure win‑win outcomes.
· Possess strong construction knowledge, including planning and methodology.
· Be proficient with IT systems and ideally experienced with Causeway or similar estimating software.
Why Join Cubby Group?
· Be part of a respected, growing organisation with strong community values.
· Work within a supportive, collaborative team environment.
· Opportunity to shape and influence major civil engineering projects.
· Longterm career development opportunities.
· We offer a dynamic and supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development.
Excellent benefits include competitive salary; 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 4% employer pension contribution; BUPA Cash Plan; Life assurance cover.
We would love to hear from you! Apply now by emailing your CV, along with a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected].
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. The remuneration package will be negotiable, depending on experience. Cubby Group is an equal opportunities employer, so we welcome applications from any suitably qualified individual
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Carnforth LA5 9EU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Technical expertise in buildings and Estimating: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
