Estimator

Macstaff; Egginton CP; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Profit share

Hybrid working

34 days annual holiday

Private healthcare

Pension

Professional memberships allowed

Job summary

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

You will work with an experienced team on civil engineering, groundwork and infrastructure projects, preparing cost plans, reviews and site assessments. Hybrid working and a strong benefits package accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating for civil engineering projects.
• Background in civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure or general contracting.
• Proven ability to prepare detailed estimates and tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• 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 and risks.
• Undertake site visits to assess access, ground conditions and other factors influencing costs.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor quotations, material prices and plant hire rates.
• Produce detailed cost build-ups, activity rates and site overhead assessments.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and contractors to develop competitive construction solutions.
• Support tender reviews and handovers to operations teams.

Skills

Estimating

Construction knowledge

Commercial awareness

Tendering

Numerical skills

Communication

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.

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.

You can apply

Estimator / Civil Engineering Estimator job in Derby, East Midlands.

All applications will be handled professionally and confidentially.