Civils Estimator

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is partnering with a Kent-based civil engineering contractor to appoint an experienced Estimator. The role focuses on taking ownership of tenders from enquiry to submission for diverse civil projects across Kent, London and the South East.

The ideal candidate will have proven estimating experience in civil engineering, with strong groundworks knowledge and a track record pricing projects from tender to submission. This permanent role is based in Kent.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience within civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of groundworks and infrastructure packages.
• Experience pricing projects from tender stage through to submission.
• Good knowledge of labour, plant, material and subcontractor costs.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience working for a civil engineering contractor or subcontractor.
• Knowledge of the construction market across Kent and the South East would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages.
• Produce competitive tender submissions.
• Undertake take-offs and prepare bills of quantities.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities within tender documentation.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings where required.
• Work with operational and commercial teams to ensure accurate project pricing.
• Support tender negotiations and handovers following successful awards.
• Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating experience

Civil engineering

Groundworks

Tender pricing

Commercial awareness

Drawings & specs

Negotiation skills

Industry knowledge Kent/South East

Job description

Estimator Civil Engineering

Location: Kent

Salary: Starting from £85,000 + Package

Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are working with an established and growing civil engineering contractor based in Kent who is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction and commercial capability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a strong background in civil engineering to join a well-established contractor with a healthy pipeline of work across Kent, London and the wider South East.

The business is looking for someone who understands the realities of pricing civil engineering projects and can confidently take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.

The Role

Working closely with the senior management, commercial and operational teams, you will be responsible for preparing competitive and commercially robust tenders across a range of civil engineering projects.

• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications


• Preparing detailed cost estimates for labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages


• Producing competitive tender submissions


• Undertaking take-offs and preparing bills of quantities


• Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors


• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tender documentation


• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required


• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure accurate project pricing


• Supporting tender negotiations and handovers following successful awards


• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors

About You

We are looking for an experienced Estimator who has previously worked within the civil engineering or groundworks sector.

You will ideally have:

• Proven estimating experience within civil engineering


• A strong understanding of groundworks and infrastructure packages


• Experience pricing projects from tender stage through to submission


• Good knowledge of labour, plant, material and subcontractor costs


• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail


• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation


• Good communication and negotiation skills


• Experience working for a civil engineering contractor or subcontractor


• Knowledge of the construction market across Kent and the South East would be advantageous

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a stable, established contractor where you will have genuine involvement in securing new projects and supporting the continued growth of the business.

The position offers a salary starting from £85,000 + package, with the overall offering dependent on experience.

For an experienced Civil Estimator based in Kent or the surrounding areas who is considering their next move, we'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.