Civil Engineering Estimator at AECOM in Glasgow, Scotland, GB

Company Description

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Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

The AECOM Civil Infrastructure Department has an opportunity for a Civil Engineering Estimator to join our team.

You will work in a multidisciplinary office that offers a range of services, including Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical/Ground Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Building Services, and Building Surveying.

The Civil Infrastructure team offers a variety of exciting and challenging projects, including Developer-led Commercial, Regeneration, Educational and Healthcare projects (both private and public sector), Renewables projects within the Power and Energy Sector and MOD projects within the Defence Sector, and you will be working with an experienced and settled team working across all the sectors.

Here’s what you’ll do:

As a Civil Engineering Estimator, you will be working within our Contract Services group, part of our Civil Infrastructure team. You will be supported and supervised to become responsible for producing tender packages (contract documents/quantity take-offs/bills of quantities), contract administration, procurement of contractors, preparation of cost estimates, project finance/cost control, and report writing. The role will increasingly involve close liaison with Clients, local authorities, stakeholders, regulators and representatives from external organisations.

You will be involved in a range of day-to-day duties of the aforementioned projects, assisting the team in delivering and managing commercial aspects of your projects. All Engineers / Civil Engineering Estimators within our Civil Infrastructure department are also encouraged to visit their sites, see the work and develop into more rounded/complete professionals, taking on more responsibility as their experience develops.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take their career to the next level within an established team with a strong track record of delivering Civil Engineering projects throughout the UK. Our Civils department has a strong social outlook, offers excellent training opportunities (including support to obtain NEC4 Project Manager’s Accreditation status), encourages career development at all levels, and is at the forefront of the use of current engineering technologies and software systems.

Come grow with us:

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days**.**

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Requirements:

• Experienced in the production of tender documents (quantity take-offs from design drawings, bills of quantities / contract conditions) & specifications.
• Experienced in Contract Administration role including procurement of contractors and project finance / cost control (monitoring project cash flow and support timely applications for payment).
• Experienced in preparation of cost estimates.
• Familiar with CESMM3 / CESMM4 and MCHW (Highways) methods of measurement.
• General understanding of civil engineering practices.
• Experience in working with NEC3 / 4, ICC and JCT Contract Conditions.
• Experienced in managing cost reporting, forecasting, contractor valuations, and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Work with project teams to support progress reviews, reporting and risk identification.
• Uphold internal governance, HSE standards and Business Management Systems (BMS) / Group commercial expectations.
• Possess strong numerical, analytical and IT skills.
• Possess good written skills and the ability to communicate effectively with Clients verbally.
• High levels of motivation and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision and fronting Client facing aspects of projects with a desire to build strong Client relationships.
• Hold a full UK driving license.

Preferred Qualifications

• HNC in Estimating / Civil Engineering or undertaking any industry recognised part-time equivalents.
• Appropriate level of experience in the Civil Engineering Estimator role in lieu of qualifications will be considered.
• Support will be given to assist in the successful candidate in achieving the appropriate qualification with one of the following professional bodies – ICE or ICES.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.