Estimator

Calibre Search; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search are recruiting an Estimator to price civil engineering and groundworks projects across Yorkshire and the North of England. You will price tenders from first principles, review drawings and specifications, and collaborate with procurement and operations to secure work.

The ideal candidate will have proven estimator experience in civil engineering/groundworks, strong Excel and estimating software skills, and the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure.
• Experience pricing projects from first principles.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, groundworks, drainage and civil engineering.
• Experience with tendering and subcontractor procurement.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries and establishing project requirements.
• Preparing detailed estimates and tenders from first principles.
• Pricing civil engineering, earthworks and groundworks packages.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes and contract documentation.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations; producing bills of quantities and tender breakdowns.
• Carrying out take-offs and detailed measurement.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders.
• Attending site visits and tender meetings.

Skills

Tendering & pricing

Reading drawings & specs

Commercial awareness

Communication & negotiation

Full UK driving licence

Education

Construction or civil engineering qualification

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Estimator - Civil Engineering & Groundworks

Yorkshire / Cheshire

£45,000 - £75,000 + package

I'm currently working with a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor who are looking to add an experienced Estimator to their team.

The business has a strong track record delivering major civil engineering, earthworks, groundworks, remediation, drainage and infrastructure projects across Yorkshire and the wider North of England.

With a strong order book and continued growth across the region, this is a good opportunity for an Estimator who wants to join an established contractor where they can take genuine ownership of tenders and play an important part in securing new work.

The Role

As Estimator, you'll be responsible for pricing a range of civil engineering and groundworks projects, working closely with the commercial and operational teams from initial enquiry through to tender submission.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing incoming tender enquiries and establishing project requirements
• Preparing detailed estimates and tenders from first principles
• Pricing civil engineering, earthworks and groundworks packages
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes and contract documentation
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotationsProducing accurate bills of quantities and tender breakdowns
• Carrying out take-offs and detailed measurement
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders
• Attending site visits and tender meetings
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Working closely with the operational team to ensure buildability and accurate pricing
• Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the commercial and delivery teams
• Managing multiple tenders and deadlines at any one time

About You

I'm looking for an experienced Estimator with a background in civil engineering, groundworks or construction.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure
• Experience pricing projects from first principles
• Strong understanding of earthworks, groundworks, drainage and civil engineering
• Experience with tendering and subcontractor procurement
• Good understanding of construction methods and buildability
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong commercial awareness
• Good IT skills, particularly Excel and estimating software
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A relevant construction or civil engineering qualification would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licenceCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business