Estimator

Role overview

Coffey is looking for a skilled Estimator to strengthen its tendering team in Mansfield. In this position, you will take ownership of preparing tender estimates for civil engineering and mechanical & electrical engineering projects. The role suits someone who works proactively, has strong leadership capability, and communicates well across internal teams and external partners.

What you'll do

• Take an independent, self-motivated approach and keep building technical expertise over time.
• Bring a constructive attitude and be ready to handle new and varied challenges.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Tendering Department, wider Group teams, and outside consultants to prepare bids effectively.
• Act as Lead Estimator where assigned and manage the full tender submission process, including tender design coordination when needed.
• Make sure tender price checks are completed in line with company procedures.
• Source quotations for materials and subcontract work, with support from Assistant Estimators, and build up costs for direct labour, staff, and plant.
• Contribute project-specific content for quality-related submission documents.
• Prepare tender programmes, working alongside delivery managers where required.
• Identify major risks and opportunities within tenders and reflect them in the overall pricing assessment.
• Assist with post-tender reviews and the handover of successful bids.
• Supervise and coordinate the work assigned to Assistant Estimators.
• Keep up to date with the statutory rules that apply to the company’s operations.
• Stay familiar with the standard contract forms used on Group projects and understand the effect of any amendments to those forms.
• Maintain awareness of the Group’s Safety Statement and HSQE Management Systems.
• Ensure all tenders allow for safe working methods and welfare facilities in line with legal requirements and good practice.

Experience and qualifications

• A degree in a relevant construction subject, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in the construction industry, ideally in civils and/or mechanical & electrical work.
• Good understanding of the commercial side of construction contracts, gained through comparable project experience.
• Strong ability to organise, prioritise, and manage work to tight deadlines.

Desirable background

• Professional membership, or active progress toward membership, with RICS, CIOB, or an equivalent body.

About Coffey

Coffey is a specialist in water infrastructure and civil engineering, delivering work across all major construction sectors in Ireland and the UK. The company focuses on quality, efficiency, innovation, engineering ingenuity, strong construction management, and high standards of safety and delivery. Its culture supports critical thinking, practical problem-solving, customer focus, flexibility, and operational effectiveness.

Values

Coffey's guiding principles are: do the right thing, do it better, and do it together.