TECHNICAL ESTIMATOR
ILKESTON
£48,000
Who we are in a nutshell.
At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our job is to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all, safe. We achieve this by bringing together a team of the very best and most talented people.
XEIAD is a specialist engineering inspection consultancy delivering high‑quality inspections and assessments on critical infrastructure assets. Using specialist access techniques such as rope access, diving and confined space working, their expert engineers inspect structures including bridges, tunnels and culverts, providing reliable insight to help asset owners manage risk and maintain safety.
What will you be doing?
As a Technical Estimator for XEIAD, part of British Engineering Services Group, you will lead on the scope evaluation, resource estimation and supplier engagement for infrastructure investigation, inspection and surveying works. You will utilise your existing technical and operational knowledge to inform, manage and manipulate estimating processes.
You will also:
- Prepare accurate estimates, tenders, quotations and bids in line with statutory, client and XEIAD standards.
- Develop risk registers, project programmes and operational plans to inform labour, plant and material costs.
- Engage with operational teams, clients and the supply chain to obtain competitive subcontractor quotes.
- Carry out pre‑tender planning, desktop studies, site visits and supplier engagement.
- Present commercial estimates at bid reviews, providing clear insight and recommendations.
- Ensure that bid management data on our systems is accurately recorded and updated when required.
- Support effective handovers to the operational team following award of a contract.
As part of our team, you will get:
- Salary up to £48,000 depending on experience
- Company Pension Scheme
- Annual salary review
- Generous holiday allowance
- An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year
- Access to our buy holiday scheme
- Opportunity for flexible working
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
- Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Companywide volunteering scheme
To join our team, you will need:
- Level 3 qualification in Engineering/Surveying/Project Management or Bridge Inspection competency (e.g. BICS/STE4/STE7).
- Hold IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
- Previous experience in engineering/examining or project management in the infrastructure industry.
- Experienced and competent in the use of Microsoft Excel.
- Experience of leading teams and managing complex programmes of work across structural inspections, investigations and surveys.
- UK Driving License.
We want you to be you!
Diversity, equality and inclusion are fundamental to who we are.
Our team is made up of incredibly skilled and talented people, and that’s what matters most to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want everyone to feel they can be their true, authentic selves at work.
We’re also proud to support the military community through our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Go for it!
Research shows that some people only apply if they meet every single requirement. If you don’t tick every box but feel you could make a real impact in this role, please apply — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
Ready to apply?
Just click “Apply”. We’ll ask for some basic contact details and a CV or your LinkedIn profile — it’s that simple. Please note that successful candidates will need to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.
British Engineering Services Group, where our people and our customers matter most.
