Construction Estimator

ICDS Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Job summary

ICDS Group in London is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our civil engineering and infrastructure team. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, tender submissions and budgets from first principles for high-value projects across London and the South East.

You will review drawings and specifications, analyse quotations from subcontractors and suppliers, identify risks and value engineering opportunities, and help develop competitive tender proposals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience reviewing tender documentation and pricing.
• Experience dealing with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, tender submissions and budgets from first principles.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to measure quantities.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify risks, commercial opportunities and value engineering options.
• Develop competitive and robust tender proposals.
• Participate in tender reviews and client presentations.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and aligned with project requirements.

Skills

Construction cost knowledge

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Commercial awareness

Subcontractor management

Drawing interpretation

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Estimator – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Location: London / South East England

Sector: Civil Engineering, RC, Groundworks & Infrastructure

Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join a leading, well-established civil engineering and construction contractor delivering major infrastructure, RC/groundworks and civil engineering projects across London and the South East.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing work winning team, playing a key role in securing high-value projects across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure works.

Our client is a highly respected, privately-owned contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects, investing in its people and offering long-term career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, tender submissions and budgets from first principles.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to accurately measure and quantify works.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, commercial opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
• Develop competitive and commercially robust tender proposals.
• Participate in tender reviews, adjudication meetings and client presentations.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and aligned with project requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Estimator within civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure or general construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, labour and plant costs.
• Experience preparing first-principles estimates and pricing tender submissions.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contractual documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience dealing with subcontractors and suppliers.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management would be advantageous, although practical industry experience is equally valued.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Plus more!

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established, financially strong construction business with a significant presence in the UK civil engineering and infrastructure market.

You will work alongside experienced professionals on challenging, high-profile projects while benefiting from a supportive working environment, excellent employee benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression.