Estimator at Bam Uk & Ireland in Kilsyth, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

cost estimating

value engineering

bid preparation

risk register

client liaison

estimating software

Manage and deliver cost estimates at various stages in scheme development, scope definition and design maturity to meet challenging timescales, including multiple iterations of budget and target prices
Contribute to optioneering and feasibility assessments, value engineering proposals, liaising with bid and project teams representing a range of disciplines to develop and refine proposals and budget costs through to final target price estimates
Prepare cost estimates from first principles using proprietary estimating software
Prepare and communicate estimate information for bid review meetings and for handover to project teams
Organise and participate in bid preparation and review meetings
Challenge and contribute to all aspects of the bid preparation and submission and investigate safe and cost-effective solutions
Collect and distribute feedback and maintain awareness of latest techniques
Comply with company procedures
Liaise with clients, designers and other consultants, quantity surveyors and other third parties
Prepare tender summary information and priced risk and opportunity registers
Organise and administer tender documents, correspondence, enquiries and quotations
Give direction to estimating administrative staff
Co-ordinate with bid teams, colleagues in the estimating department and in the wider Pre-construction team

Requirements

civil engineering

estimating

rail

contracts

leadership

team management

Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level
Proven estimating experience in civil / rail engineering bids
Demonstrable understanding of common forms of contract
Should demonstrate leadership and management skills and have experience of managing a team to achieve deadlines
Suitable civil engineering experience

Benefits

Personal and professional development
Considerable variety in types of work and disciplines priced, with understanding of methods and typical production rates / outputs
1 volunteering day
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
Private healthcare
8 % matched pension contributions
Life assurance
2 wellbeing days
26 days holiday
Competitive salary

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1958

Year Established

Overseeing projects across the UK and Ireland.

€6.5b

Annual Revenue

Part of the Royal BAM Group's total revenue pool.

13,200

Global Workforce

Backing BAM UK & Ireland's projects across two nations.

Known for delivering standout work from national roads and rail lines to the fit-out of iconic buildings.
Oversees end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors.
Specializes in sectors including public infrastructure, commercial, residential, and rail.
Operates major civil engineering projects in the UK and leads building and rail projects in Ireland.
Features large-scale frameworks, PPP road bypasses, children’s hospitals, and modular housing.
Maintains in-house capabilities for electric-vehicle charging and geotechnical services.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

2026 Target

Net-Zero Goal

Achieving net-zero across direct operations and selected upstream activities.

40% Reduction

Emissions Drop

Significant decrease in direct emissions intensity since 2015.

35% Social Value

Project Impact

Targeting 35% social value in all major projects from 2030 onward.

5 Year A-Rating

CDP Recognition

Consistently achieving top score in the global environmental disclosure index.

Science-based target: 50% reduction in direct emissions by 2030, expected to be met early
New sustainability strategy (Jan 2023) includes 50% absolute Scope 3 emissions reduction by 2030 vs 2019
Founding signatory of Nature Positive Business Pledge with SMART, costed nature-impact targets
Delivering net-zero schools (Passivhaus/NZCiO), e.g. Southam College Phase 1 (handed over May 2024)
Examples of carbon-reduction measures: HVO fuels, EV transition & charging, low-carbon concrete, embodied-carbon studies, lower-energy hospital in Dublin (60–70% lower operational energy)

Inclusion & Diversity

30% women by 2030

Gender Representation in Senior Management

Target for gender balance in leadership positions.

By 2030, integrate climate‑adaptive measures into all projects (part of broader Safety, Health & Inclusion theme)

Articles

Our expertise – Construction

Our expertise – Civil Engineering

Ventures (full lifecycle services)

Careers – Join the BAM revolution

Role

Description

cost estimating

value engineering

bid preparation

risk register

client liaison

estimating software

Manage and deliver cost estimates at various stages in scheme development, scope definition and design maturity to meet challenging timescales, including multiple iterations of budget and target prices
Contribute to optioneering and feasibility assessments, value engineering proposals, liaising with bid and project teams representing a range of disciplines to develop and refine proposals and budget costs through to final target price estimates
Prepare cost estimates from first principles using proprietary estimating software
Prepare and communicate estimate information for bid review meetings and for handover to project teams
Organise and participate in bid preparation and review meetings
Challenge and contribute to all aspects of the bid preparation and submission and investigate safe and cost-effective solutions
Collect and distribute feedback and maintain awareness of latest techniques
Comply with company procedures
Liaise with clients, designers and other consultants, quantity surveyors and other third parties
Prepare tender summary information and priced risk and opportunity registers
Organise and administer tender documents, correspondence, enquiries and quotations
Give direction to estimating administrative staff
Co-ordinate with bid teams, colleagues in the estimating department and in the wider Pre-construction team

Requirements

civil engineering

estimating

rail

contracts

leadership

team management

Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level
Proven estimating experience in civil / rail engineering bids
Demonstrable understanding of common forms of contract
Should demonstrate leadership and management skills and have experience of managing a team to achieve deadlines
Suitable civil engineering experience

Benefits

Personal and professional development
Considerable variety in types of work and disciplines priced, with understanding of methods and typical production rates / outputs
1 volunteering day
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
Private healthcare
8 % matched pension contributions
Life assurance
2 wellbeing days
26 days holiday
Competitive salary

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1958

Year Established

Overseeing projects across the UK and Ireland.

€6.5b

Annual Revenue

Part of the Royal BAM Group's total revenue pool.

13,200

Global Workforce

Backing BAM UK & Ireland's projects across two nations.

Known for delivering standout work from national roads and rail lines to the fit-out of iconic buildings.
Oversees end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors.
Specializes in sectors including public infrastructure, commercial, residential, and rail.
Operates major civil engineering projects in the UK and leads building and rail projects in Ireland.
Features large-scale frameworks, PPP road bypasses, children’s hospitals, and modular housing.
Maintains in-house capabilities for electric-vehicle charging and geotechnical services.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

2026 Target

Net-Zero Goal

Achieving net-zero across direct operations and selected upstream activities.

40% Reduction

Emissions Drop

Significant decrease in direct emissions intensity since 2015.

35% Social Value

Project Impact

Targeting 35% social value in all major projects from 2030 onward.

5 Year A-Rating

CDP Recognition

Consistently achieving top score in the global environmental disclosure index.

Science-based target: 50% reduction in direct emissions by 2030, expected to be met early
New sustainability strategy (Jan 2023) includes 50% absolute Scope 3 emissions reduction by 2030 vs 2019
Founding signatory of Nature Positive Business Pledge with SMART, costed nature-impact targets
Delivering net-zero schools (Passivhaus/NZCiO), e.g. Southam College Phase 1 (handed over May 2024)
Examples of carbon-reduction measures: HVO fuels, EV transition & charging, low-carbon concrete, embodied-carbon studies, lower-energy hospital in Dublin (60–70% lower operational energy)

Inclusion & Diversity

30% women by 2030

Gender Representation in Senior Management

Target for gender balance in leadership positions.

By 2030, integrate climate‑adaptive measures into all projects (part of broader Safety, Health & Inclusion theme)

Articles

Our expertise – Construction

Our expertise – Civil Engineering

Ventures (full lifecycle services)

Careers – Join the BAM revolution