Estimator

Ganymede Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering contractor in Derby is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their dynamic team. You will prepare tenders, budgets, and ensure compliance with all client requirements while contributing to exciting civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience, particularly in infrastructure projects, and is looking for a company that supports career development and offers a welcoming team environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Reimbursement of professional fees

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Estimator.
• Experience in heavy civils, ideally with infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of construction methods and tender documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders and budgets.
• Review and check specifications and contract conditions.
• Compile accurate estimates and liaise with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Tender preparation

Budgeting

Client liaison

Health and safety compliance

Site assessment

Job description

We are 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 are ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers lots of benefits including a car allowance, private healthcare, and reimbursement of professional fees to recognize your professional 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 a family feel, low staff turnover, and a strong focus on career development, this could be the perfect opportunity. You'll be part of a close-knit team delivering exciting civil engineering projects with 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, materials, and plant. You will play a crucial role in the preparation and submission of tenders, ensuring they align with 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 will 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 with 3+ years of experience as an Estimator, ideally from a heavy civils background. If you've worked on infrastructure projects such as battery 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.