Estimator

Macstaff; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Profit share

Hybrid working

34 days holiday

Pension 5%

Private healthcare

Membership fees (RICS/ICE/CIOB/CIPS)

Equipment

Job summary

Macstaff is seeking an Estimator / Civil Engineering Estimator in Derby to secure profitable contracts through accurate estimating, competitive tendering and sound commercial judgement.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will work with a team on civil engineering, construction and infrastructure projects across the UK, offering hybrid working and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator or Civil Engineering Estimator, tendering experience.
• Experience with cost plans and tender submissions.
• Ability to review drawings, specs and contracts for risks and commercial considerations.
• Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions for civil/ infrastructure projects.
• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specs and contract conditions.
• Conduct site visits to assess access, ground conditions and costs.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations, material prices and plant hire rates.
• Produce cost build-ups, activity rates, site overheads and resource schedules.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and contracts managers to develop competitive solutions.
• Participate in tender reviews and support project handovers to operations.
• Ensure appropriate allowances for health, safety, quality and project requirements.

Skills

Estimating experience

Tendering

Cost estimates

Subcontractor quotations

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tender strategy

Job description

Estimator / Construction Estimator – Civil Engineering

Derby, Derbyshire | £40,000–£60,000 DOE + Car + Bonus/Profit Share + Excellent Benefits | Hybrid Working

You will like

Estimating for a well-established, privately owned civil engineering and construction contractor based in Derby, East Midlands. This respected business delivers technically challenging construction and infrastructure projects across the UK, with an enviable reputation for quality, reliability and long-term client relationships.

You’ll join a stable, successful and forward-thinking organisation where your estimating expertise will be valued, your contribution recognised and your career development supported. With a competitive salary, company car, profit share, private healthcare and flexible working, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Construction Estimator or experienced Civil Engineering Estimator looking for their next move.

You will like

The Estimator / Construction Estimator job itself, where you will play a key role in securing profitable construction contracts through accurate estimating, competitive tendering and sound commercial judgement.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll work closely with an experienced commercial and operational team on a varied portfolio of civil engineering, construction and infrastructure projects.

More specifically, you will:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets and competitive tender submissions for civil engineering and construction projects.
• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and contract conditions to identify opportunities, risks and commercial considerations.
• Undertake site visits to assess access, ground conditions, utilities and other factors influencing construction costs.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor quotations, material prices and plant hire rates.
• Produce detailed cost build-ups, activity rates, site overhead assessments and resourced programmes.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, Quantity Surveyors and Contracts Managers to develop competitive construction solutions.
• Participate in tender reviews and support successful project handovers to operational teams.
• Ensure appropriate allowances for health, safety, quality and project-specific requirements.
• Support and mentor junior estimating colleagues where appropriate.

You will have

To be successful as Estimator / Civil Engineering Estimator, you will bring proven construction estimating experience, strong commercial awareness and a practical understanding of how construction projects are delivered.

You will ideally have:

• Experience as an Estimator, Construction Estimator, Civil Engineering Estimator, Tendering Estimator or similar commercial construction professional.
• A background in civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure, reinforced concrete, utilities or general construction contracting.
• Proven ability to prepare detailed construction estimates, cost plans and tender submissions.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, specifications, contract conditions and commercial risk.
• Experience evaluating subcontractor, supplier, material and plant quotations.
• Strong numerical, analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with the confidence to work independently and contribute to tender strategy.

Experience with a main contractor or specialist civil engineering subcontractor would be particularly welcome. Relevant qualifications are advantageous, although practical estimating expertise and commercial capability are equally valued.

You will get

As Estimator / Construction Estimator, you will enjoy a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package, including:

• £40,000–£60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Company car plus business mileage reimbursement.
• Discretionary profit-share scheme, paid twice yearly.
• Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times by agreement.
• 34 days' annual holiday allowance, inclusive of bank/public holidays and required company closures.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Paid professional membership fees, e.g. RICS, ICE, CIOB or CIPS.
• Ongoing professional development, training and career progression.
• Laptop, mobile phone and necessary software/equipment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established contractor offering interesting projects, genuine responsibility and an excellent overall package.