Cost Engineer - Highways

Estimator (Highways) Competitive Salary + Company Car + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you a commercially sharp, detail-driven Estimator passionate about winning work? Do you thrive on analysing opportunities, building winning bids and helping secure major projects? If you're an experienced Estimator looking for your next challenge with a market-leading business then we'd love to hear from you. At Tarmac, you'll play a key role in shaping our future success by delivering high-quality, competitive tenders that help us secure and grow our regional contracting portfolio. Working closely with commercial and operational teams, you'll influence business strategy, develop customer relationships and help build a strong pipeline of opportunities across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing commercial insight, technical understanding and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced environment. You will support the Commercial Manager and wider business in delivering commercial objectives and growth plans by managing the pricing and tendering process from enquiry through to submission. Producing accurate, competitive and high-quality tenders Assessing financial, contractual, operational and technical risks Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers, clients and key stakeholders Reviewing and appraising completed tenders to identify lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities Ensuring compliance with company processes, policies and governance procedures Contributing to the delivery of regional and national commercial strategies You're someone who enjoys solving commercial challenges and has a keen eye for detail. Significant commercial and estimating experience within Highways, Surfacing, Civils, or Infrastructure Commercial awareness and strategic thinking Confidence when navigating both financial and contractual risk Experience building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships An understanding of how commercial decisions impact wider business performance A commitment to safety, quality and delivering value As part of CRH, one of the world's leading building materials businesses, you'll be joining an organisation that invests in its people, values diverse perspectives and encourages innovation. This is your chance to join a forward thinking organisation where you can influence outcomes, contribute to major UK infrastructure projects, and develop a long term career in commercial leadership within Tarmac. If youre ready to take the next step in your estimating career and make an impact in the Highways sector, apply today. Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause Training and development opportunities If youre coming from a military background, well support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. tarmac #tarmaccareers #estimatorjobs #commercialjobs #estimator #commercialmanager #commercial #assistantcommercialmanager #highwaysjobs #highwaysestimator #civilengineering #LI-RE1 Tarmac Trading Limited