Estimator

Job description

Are you an experienced civil engineering Estimator looking for a role where you can take genuine ownership of the tender process?

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist contractor delivering technically challenging civil engineering works across flood defence, waterways, dredging, erosion control, piling and concrete structures.

You will operate in a stand-alone estimating role, managing opportunities from initial enquiry and site assessment through to final tender, negotiation and handover following contract award.

The position will involve preparing first-principles estimates, take-offs, subcontract enquiries and cash-flow forecasts, while assessing tender risk and identifying opportunities to improve value, methodology and environmental performance.

You will also work closely with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, maintaining current market rates and ensuring each bid is competitive, commercially robust and submitted on time.

What We're Looking For

• Proven first-principles estimating experience within civil engineering.
• HNC/HND/degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related subject.
• Good understanding of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Strong tender writing skills, including method statements.
• Competent with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines independently.
• Previous site or project delivery experience would be advantageous.
• Experience in waterways, flood defence, dredging, piling, marine or specialist civils would be highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of floating and land-based construction plant would be advantageous.

If you are an experienced Estimator looking for an autonomous position within a specialist civil engineering environment, apply with your CV to discuss the opportunity further.