Earthworks Estimator

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established civil engineering specialist seeks a freelance Estimator in England with strong skills in pricing and cost estimation. This long-term opportunity involves working closely with the Commercial Manager, requiring 5+ years of experience in civil engineering projects and proficiency with estimating software. The role promises an engaging work environment with immediate involvement in ongoing projects.

Benefits

Long-term contract position

Negotiable day rate

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Civil Engineering projects.
• Background in Engineering with relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost estimates aligning with project requirements.
• Produce budgets and cost plans with the Commercial Manager.
• Deliver accurate cost estimates and tender summaries.

Skills

Pricing civil engineering packages

Cost estimation

Understanding of project constraints

Commercial acumen

Ability to read drawings

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

Job Description

With over 30 years civil engineering, earthworks and groundworks experience, our client offers an integrated project delivery solution for their clients within the highways and railway sectors.

Due to the number of new tenders and enquiries, our client has an immediate need for a freelance civil engineering Estimator, on an Outside ir35 basis to work alongside and advise the Commercial Manager and wider commercial team.

This would be an initial 6 month Outside ir35 contract, with the expectation for it to turn into a long-term opportunity.

Estimator roles and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working alongside the pre-construction team, you will have experience in pricing civil engineering, earthworks and drainage packages from 1st principles, possessing a sound knowledge of civil engineering techniques, outputs and resources.

• You will develop and manage cost estimates that align with tender documentation and project requirements.
• Work with Commercial Manager to produce budgets, cost plans, and design to cost budgets.
• Be responsible for producing and delivering accurate cost estimates, tender summaries, and costed risk registers.
• Comfortable presenting cost estimates at internal and external meetings.

Estimator requirements:

• Engineering background and degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar qualification and relevant experience
• 5+ years’ experience as working on Civil Engineering projects
• Experience in pricing earthworks & drainage packages from 1st principles and able to read drawings
• Conversant with different types of Estimating Software and generally strong IT Skills
• Understanding the significance of project constraints on cost of delivery
• Commercial acumen and contractual awareness
• Ability to take off quantities from drawings
• Ability to liaise with internal and external customers

Estimator Benefits:

• Long-term Outside ir35 contract position
• Working for an established and growing civil engineering specialist
• Negotiable day rate.
• Immediate role.