Job Description

About the role
Job Title: Estimator
Location: Basingstoke (3 days a week in the office)
Project Type: Local Authority Highway Works
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
About Us:
Balfour Beatty Living Places has an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-driven Civils Estimator to join our Work Winning Team in Basingstoke.
You'll play a vital role in securing local authority highway contracts, ensuring our bids are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client requirements.
If you have civils / highways experience on site as an Engineer or Agent and are keen for an office role as a Civils Estimator we offer training and development and on the job training - Please reach out for further inforamation
What you'll be doing

• Support the full estimating process to deliver winning tender opportunities for local authority highway works.

• Prepare accurate costing sheets by reviewing drawings, specifications, and project documents.

• Collaborate with operational leads to incorporate efficient delivery methods into pricing strategies.

• Work with Senior and Managing Estimators to analyse subcontractor pricing and identify cost-effective solutions.

• Develop risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies for pricing submissions.

• Produce cost reports and present pricing information to senior management for sign-off

• Contribute to tender quality and price submissions, customer queries, and bid presentations.

• Support post-tender handover meetings and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

• Maintain supply chain databases, estimating records, and utilise digital tools for cost take-offs.

• Uphold Balfour Beatty's values, focusing on Zero Harm, sustainability, and delivering added value.

Who we're looking for

• Proven experience in pricing and estimating within the construction or highways sector.

• Strong understanding of risk assessment and cost planning principles.

• Proficient in estimating software, Excel, and other MS Office tools.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - a true collaborator.

• Professional qualifications (RICS, CIOB, ICE, etc.) are advantageous.

• A solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Passionate about innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a market-leading team delivering critical infrastructure for local communities.

• Access continuous learning and career development opportunities.

• A supportive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and a company committed to your wellbeing.

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
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
Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.
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
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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:
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: