Civil Estimator – Groundworks & Civils (Car Allowance)

Linsco Ltd.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Linsco Ltd. is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the pre-construction team in the East Midlands, office-based with occasional site visits. You will prepare accurate tenders across civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include tender review, quantity take-offs, cost planning and liaison with clients and subcontractors, with a focus on delivering competitive bids and value engineering where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator in civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Experience preparing cost plans, tenders and estimates.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Excel and estimating software packages.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Undertake quantity take-offs and measure works from drawings.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subscontractors.
• Attend pre-tender, client and site meetings as required.
• Work with commercial/operational teams for tender handovers.
• Support value engineering exercises and alternative construction solutions.

Skills

Tendering

Cost estimation

Quantity take-offs

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Construction-related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Linsco Ltd. is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the pre-construction team in the East Midlands, office-based with occasional site visits. You will prepare accurate tenders across civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include tender review, quantity take-offs, cost planning and liaison with clients and subcontractors, with a focus on delivering competitive bids and value engineering where appropriate.