Estimator

Key Talent Solutions; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Flexible working

Additional annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Training & career progression

Job summary

Key Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing pre-construction team in Chorley, supporting major infrastructure opportunities across the region. Location: Chorley and London; Office-based during probation, moving to hybrid thereafter.

The role involves producing accurate estimates, developing tender submissions, and collaborating with engineering, planning and commercial teams to secure projects and handover successfully.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years estimating experience in civil engineering or construction.
• Experience across Rail, Highways, Water and/or Energy projects.
• Experience with NEC contracts, framework environments or estimating systems such as Causeway, Candy, ConQuest, CATO or CostX would be highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office.
• A methodical and analytical approach to estimating.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed project cost and resource estimates.
• Produce competitive and commercially robust tender submissions.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and the wider supply chain.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning and commercial teams.
• Support effective project handovers following successful tenders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes.
• Support and develop junior members of the estimating team.

Skills

Estimating experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Tools

Causeway

Candy

ConQuest

CATO

CostX

Excel

Job description

KTS is looking for an experienced Estimator to join a growing pre-construction team in Chorley, supporting major infrastructure opportunities across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Rail, Highways, Water or Energy who enjoys building competitive tenders, solving complex problems and playing a key role in securing new projects.

Location: Chorley and London

Working pattern: Office-based during probation, moving to hybrid thereafter

The Role

As Estimator, you’ll play an important role throughout the tender process, producing accurate and competitive estimates while identifying opportunities to minimise risk and maximise project profitability.

You’ll work closely with engineering, planning, commercial and operational teams to develop strong tender submissions and ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction into project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed project cost and resource estimates
• Produce competitive and commercially robust tender submissions
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and the wider supply chain
• Collaborate with engineering, planning and commercial teams
• Support effective project handovers following successful tenders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes
• Support and develop junior members of the estimating team

What We’re Looking For

• 3-7+Previous estimating experience within civil engineering or construction
• Experience across Rail, Highways, Water and/or Energy projects
• Experience with NEC contracts, framework environments or estimating systems such as Causeway, Candy, ConQuest, CATO or CostX would be highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office
• A methodical and analytical approach to estimating
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s On Offer

• Health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working and additional annual leave options
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Training, development and career progression

If you’re an Estimator looking for your next opportunity within a growing civil engineering and infrastructure business, I’d be keen to hear from you