Estimator
£42,000 - £45,000 + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Benefits
Hilton
Construo Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading privately owned civil engineering and building contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their pre-contract team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator with a background in civil engineering, industrial buildings, drainage and concrete structures to join a well-established contractor delivering projects across the energy, industrial and commercial sectors.
The Role
As Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing competitive and commercially robust tenders and budgets, from initial enquiry through to submission and successful project handover.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing detailed tenders and budgets in line with client requirements and company procedures
Reviewing tender documentation, specifications and contract conditions to identify risks and requirements
Carrying out site visits to assess access, ground conditions, utilities and other factors affecting project costs
Producing estimates from first principles, including labour, plant, materials and subcontractor costs
Preparing detailed quantities and calculating appropriate rates and outputs
Obtaining, analysing and negotiating subcontractor quotations
Liaising with suppliers and buyers to obtain competitive material, plant and service costs
Developing resourced programmes and reconciling them against tender summaries
Working closely with the Contracts Department to develop competitive and practical construction methodologies
Attending tender review meetings and supporting successful project handovers
Ensuring estimates comply with company health, safety, quality and commercial procedures
Supporting junior estimating staff and contributing to their development where required
Requirements
Proven experience working as an Estimator within civil engineering or construction
Experience with industrial buildings, small to medium-scale civil engineering, drainage and concrete structures
Strong ability to estimate from first principles, including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
Good understanding of NEC3 Options A and B, JCT and ICE contracts
Knowledge of CESMM, Builders' Quantities and standard methods of measurement
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction costs and risks
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Excellent numerical and analytical skills
Strong subcontractor procurement and negotiation experience
Good communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively
Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer
Salary between £42,000 and £45,000 depending on experience
Company vehicle or car allowance
Generous annual leave entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Bi-annual bonus
Private healthcare
Genuine career progression opportunities
Supportive and forward-thinking working environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estimator looking to join an established contractor with a strong project pipeline across the energy, industrial and commercial sectors, with projects typically ranging from £500k to £10m.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Construo Recruitment.
