Civil Estimator - Tender & Costing Lead

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is helping a Sheffield-based civil engineering contractor recruit an experienced Estimator to join their team. You’ll play a central role in winning new work, engaging with clients and suppliers from enquiry to tender submission.

You’ll build precise cost estimates, interpret drawings and documents, source quotes, compile take-offs, spot risks and drive value engineering. You’ll act as a key contact throughout the tender process.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within construction, civil engineering or a similar field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Strong commercial instincts with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build precise cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and project documents.
• Source and assess quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare take-offs and bills of quantities.
• Identify risks and opportunities for value engineering.
• Be a primary point of contact for clients and internal teams during the tender process.
• Hand over successful bids to delivery team after contract award.

Skills

Civil Estimating

Reading drawings

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group is helping a Sheffield-based civil engineering contractor recruit an experienced Estimator to join their team. You’ll play a central role in winning new work, engaging with clients and suppliers from enquiry to tender submission.

You’ll build precise cost estimates, interpret drawings and documents, source quotes, compile take-offs, spot risks and drive value engineering. You’ll act as a key contact throughout the tender process.