Civil Estimator – Pre-Contract Tender Expert

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its pre-contract team in the UK. You will prepare competitive tenders, cost estimates and quantify labour, plant and materials for projects across energy, industrial and commercial sectors.

The role involves reviewing drawings, specifications and contract conditions, working with clients, subcontractors and operations teams from enquiry to contract award, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience within civil engineering, construction or building.
• Experience across industrial buildings, drainage, concrete structures and civil engineering.
• Knowledge of first-principles estimating and subcontract procurement.
• Familiarity with NEC3, JCT or ICE contracts would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with CESMM or other measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and contract conditions.
• Prepare estimates and tenders from enquiry through to contract award.
• Produce quantities, activity rates and tender summaries.
• Price labour, plant, materials and subcontract works.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Carry out site visits and assess project risks.
• Develop construction methodologies with Contracts and Operations teams.
• Support tender reviews, handovers and contract awards.
• Ensure estimates meet company, health & safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Estimating

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

CESMM

Builders' Quantities

Job description

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its pre-contract team in the UK. You will prepare competitive tenders, cost estimates and quantify labour, plant and materials for projects across energy, industrial and commercial sectors.

The role involves reviewing drawings, specifications and contract conditions, working with clients, subcontractors and operations teams from enquiry to contract award, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.