Estimator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment, based in Canterbury, is seeking a Civil Estimator to join the growing commercial team. You will prepare cost estimates for civil engineering, groundworks and drainage projects, and generate accurate tenders.

This role offers training, ongoing professional development, and career progression within a supportive, office-based environment (probation with flexibility as the business grows).

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Engineering, Groundworks or Infrastructure tendering.
• Civil/Survey background advantageous.
• Experience producing competitive tenders and quantity take-offs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Strong communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for civil, groundworks and drainage projects.
• Complete quantity take-offs from drawings and tender documents.
• Produce Bills of Quantities using estimating software and Excel.
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, commercial and operations teams during tendering.
• Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Assist in developing tender strategies and documentation.
• Support handover of successful tenders to delivery teams.
• Maintain labour, plant and material cost databases.

Skills

Tendering experience

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Civil Estimator

Canterbury, Kent

£50,000 - £60,000 + £490pcm Car Allowance + Pension + Training + Career Progression

Job Ref: SL47147

Bennett & Game are proud to represent a leading Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractor based in Canterbury, who are seeking an Estimator to join their growing commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that has experienced significant growth over the past 12 months and continues to invest heavily in its people. Working alongside an experienced Senior Estimator, you'll play a key role in preparing competitive tenders across a varied portfolio of civil engineering, groundworks and drainage projects, while benefiting from genuine long‑term career progression and funded professional development.

Estimator Job Overview

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for civil engineering, groundworks and drainage projects.
• Complete quantity take‑offs from drawings and tender documentation.
• Produce Bills of Quantities using estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process.
• Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Assist in developing tender strategies and compiling submission documentation.
• Support the handover of successful tenders to project delivery teams.
• Maintain labour, plant and material cost databases.
• Work closely with an experienced Senior Estimator, gaining valuable mentoring and career development.

Estimator Job Requirements

• Previous estimating experience within Civil Engineering, Groundworks, Drainage or Infrastructure projects.
• Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering background would be advantageous.
• Experience producing competitive tenders and completing quantity take‑offs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Commutable to the Canterbury area.

Estimator Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000 DOE.
• £490 per month Car Allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and funded professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a rapidly expanding business.
• Supportive, collaborative and relaxed working environment.
• Office-based during probation, with increased flexibility as the business continues to develop.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett & Game Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer