Estimator

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering contractor in Derby is seeking an Estimator to join their close-knit team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in estimating, particularly in heavy civil engineering projects. This role involves preparing tenders, collaborating with departments, and ensuring compliance with safety and management systems. The company offers a supportive environment focused on career development, with benefits such as a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private health care

Reimbursement of professional fees

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Estimator.
• Experience in heavy civil engineering projects, particularly battery storage facilities and substations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting tenders and budgets.
• Collaborating with various departments and clients.
• Liaising with subcontractors.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Estimating

Tender preparation

Cost analysis

Communication

Project management

Job description

We’re seeking an Estimator to join our client, a growing and well-established civil engineering and building contractor based in Derby.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit team where you’ll have real scope to grow, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact. If you’re currently working as an Estimator and ready to take the next step in your career. Lots of benefits including, car allowance, private health care, reimbursement of professional fee to recognise body.

The team operates primarily from the office throughout the week, so full-time office presence will be expected—particularly during the early stages—to ensure you receive the support and hands-on experience needed to succeed and thrive.

If you're looking to join a company with afamily feel,low staff turnover, and a strong focus oncareer development,this could be the perfect opportunity. You'll be part of a close-knit team deliveringexciting civil engineering projectswith the support and stability to grow your career long-term.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting tenders and budgets including obtaining supporting quotations for subcontract work, material and plant. You will play a crucial role in the preparation and submission of tenders,ensuring they align with both client requirements and company procedures. This includes reviewing and acknowledging tender documents, checking specifications and contract conditions, and compiling accurate estimates using appropriate construction methods. You’ll collaborate with various departments, visit sites to assess conditions, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and prepare resourced programmes and summary sheets. Throughout the process, you'll ensure compliance with health and safety policies, legislation, and quality management systems. Upon contract award, you will assist in handover meetings and ensure all documentation is accurately completed and transitioned to the Contracts Department.

You’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with3+ years of experience as an Estimator ideally from aheavy civils background. If you've worked on infrastructure projects such asbattery storage facilities, substations, energy projects, or similar, we’d love to hear from you.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation