Estimator

Role Overview

This position for an Estimator offers a key opportunity to join a seasoned commercial team involved in civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The role primarily focuses on developing detailed cost estimations and constructing robust pricing strategies for various civil engineering schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret client tender documents to perform accurate quantity take-offs and prepare detailed bills of quantities.
• Work collaboratively with bid managers, planners, and procurement specialists to determine optimal project delivery methods.
• Maintain detailed risk registers, opportunity logs, and key assumption documentation throughout the estimation process.
• Prepare comprehensive adjudication packages and present tender bases to senior commercial leadership.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a meticulous and team-oriented professional with hands-on estimating or operational experience in civil engineering projects. A solid understanding of construction techniques is essential for creating realistic resource assessments and tender submissions.

• Practical estimating or site operational experience in sectors like groundworks, pipelines, or general civils.
• Expertise in first principles tender preparation encompassing plant, labour, and materials.
• Numerical proficiency supported by knowledge of estimating software and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Effective communication skills to foster strong collaboration with internal teams and project stakeholders.

About the Employer

The employer is an established, privately owned civil engineering contractor known for a people-centric culture emphasizing support and inclusivity. They foster a welcoming environment that values diversity of backgrounds and identities.

Employees benefit from a stable work environment secured by long-term framework agreements and regional infrastructure projects, supported by clear career development paths and progression opportunities.

Benefits and Future Opportunities

• Permanent, full-time role with access to an expanding project portfolio.
• Competitive salary package including company car scheme or allowance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, loyalty leave, and dedicated volunteering time.
• Private medical insurance, pension plans, life assurance, and ongoing professional development.

Additional Information

This role supports equal opportunity employment and welcomes applicants from all groups. Reasonable adjustments for applications can be discussed. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.