Estimator

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:
Water
Transport
Energy
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:
MEICA
Temporary and permanent design
Steel-fabrication
Signs (design and fabrication)
Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE
Why join Barhale?
As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success
The Role
Working as part of our established estimating team, this role is to provide estimates for civil engineering projects in the water sector. As part of a successful, experienced, and diverse tendering team, the estimator will work alongside other estimators, with bid writers, procurement, and business development officers to collectively develop customer solutions and secure work.
Barhale operates across civil engineering projects that include shafts, tunnelling, pipelines, MEICA, rail civils and groundworks, all of which we have the renowned in-house delivery capability. As part of the wider team, our estimators form a key part of the end-to-end, work-winning capability at Barhale. We are looking for a keen, driven, collaborative individual to join us as part of our business development.
Key Responsibilities
Interpreting client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation
Take off and review the BoQ’s from client information
Prepare estimates in accordance with Company procedures promptly
Collate supporting information during the estimating process, including opportunity and risk registers, together with key assumptions registers.
Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, regional business, and planner to agree on methodology and principles.
Work alongside the Business Development officers on strategic PQQ’s and ITTs.
Work in partnership with the procurement team.
Presentation of estimates at adjudication
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
Handover to site teams at contract award
Prepare to estimate the handover pack
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of the handover meeting
Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimating and key assumptions
About you
Estimating and/or operational experience in one or more of the following areas: shafts, tunnelling, pipeline, MEICA, rail civils and groundworks
Competence in construction techniques and the associated resource requirements for the above sectors
Proficient with tender build-ups
Fully conversant with using the Microsoft suite of packages
Numerate and familiar with estimating softwareA confident demeanour and the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and customers
Excellent organisation, time-management, and prioritisation skills
Chartered Engineer or similar level
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
EstimatorCompany: BarhaleSalary: CompetitiveHours: Full-timeLocation: Peterborough, PE3 6WTJob type: PermanentPosting date: 10 Nov 2026Closing date: 9 Dec 2026
SummaryAbout Barhale
Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:
Water
Transport
Built environment
Energy
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:
Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and permanent design
Steel-fabrication
Signs (design and fabrication)
Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE
Why join Barhale?
As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success
Estimator
The Role
Working as part of our established estimating team, this role is to provide estimates for civil engineering projects in the water sector. As part of a successful, experienced, and diverse tendering team, the estimator will work alongside other estimators, with bid writers, procurement, and business development officers to collectively develop customer solutions and secure work.
Barhale operates across civil engineering projects that include shafts, tunnelling, pipelines, MEICA, rail civils and groundworks, all of which we have the renowned in-house delivery capability. As part of the wider team, our estimators form a key part of the end-to-end, work-winning capability at Barhale. We are looking for a keen, driven, collaborative individual to join us as part of our business development.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare Estimates
Interpreting client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation
Take off and review the BoQ’s from client information
Prepare estimates in accordance with Company procedures promptly
Collate supporting information during the estimating process, including opportunity and risk registers, together with key assumptions registers.
Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, regional business, and planner to agree on methodology and principles.
Work alongside the Business Development officers on strategic PQQ’s and ITTs.
Work in partnership with the procurement team.
Presentation of estimates at adjudication
Prepare estimating adjudication pack
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
Handover to site teams at contract award
Prepare to estimate the handover pack
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of the handover meeting
Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimating and key assumptions
About you
Essential
Estimating and/or operational experience in one or more of the following areas: shafts, tunnelling, pipeline, MEICA, rail civils and groundworks
Competence in construction techniques and the associated resource requirements for the above sectors
Proficient with tender build-ups
Fully conversant with using the Microsoft suite of packages
Numerate and familiar with estimating software
A confident demeanour and the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and customers
Excellent organisation, time-management, and prioritisation skills
Chartered Engineer or similar level
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Continuous service awards
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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