Estimator (Civil Engineering/Highways)

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, England; based at the Bolton office with one day per week of hybrid home working if required and travel to sites throughout the North West.

Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per year, plus car allowance and profit-related bonus.

Company

hirify.global operates in the financial services and recruitment sectors; this role supports building, construction and infrastructure projects.

What you will do

• Prepare and submit accurate estimates for highways schemes using schedules of rates and first-principles estimating methods.
• Use estimating software such as Candy and negotiate with clients on Direct Award Frameworks.
• Attend site meetings, take measurements, and agree methods of working.
• Engage with clients during Early Contractor Involvement phases for future schemes.
• Work with the Procurement Manager to develop supply-chain partnerships.
• Lead PQQ and framework submissions, prepare Social Value Matrices, and support compensation events and marketing strategy.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in Highways Estimating or as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in commercial or engineering roles within the highways industry.
• Proficiency in Causeway, Candy, or similar estimating software.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment contract.
• Hybrid flexibility of one home-working day per week if required.
• Car allowance and profit-related bonus.
• 35 days of annual leave including bank holidays.