Estimator

Cityscape Recruitment; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm in Gravesend is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare tenders and cost valuations for enabling works packages. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pricing projects over £5M, hold a construction-related degree, and demonstrate stability in their career. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 – £75,000, a generous benefits package, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private health care

Enrollment in pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven success pricing packages valued over £5M.
• Stability of employment with minimum 2 years at previous roles.
• Experience with specialist subcontractor or main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender submissions.
• Produce bills of quantities and schedules.
• Attend project visits and meetings.
• Measure and take-offs from drawings.
• Build up tender price from plans and scope.

Skills

Experience in pricing enabling works packages

Excellent IT skills

Understanding of NEC and JCT contracts

Education

Construction industry degree or professional qualification

Job description

About the company

Our privately owned client is a leading name within the enabling works industry with a group annual turnover in excess of £150M. They undertake technical civil engineering projects throughout the UK with values ranging up to £10M, and their services include demolition, basement construction, remediation, earthworks, civils, and concrete works. Their strong reputation for completing challenging projects has been built on delivery and trust. Having a low staff turnover, this specialist subcontractor, who also operate as a principal contractor on the majority of their projects, rarely recruits and this opportunity has arisen purely due to company expansion. The business has built a long-standing relationship with a recruitment partner over more than 8 years and is recommended to professionals seeking a forward-thinking contractor with opportunities for technical project work and strong career progression.

About the opportunity

Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of work, the client is recruiting permanently for an experienced Estimator. You will report directly to the Director and will be responsible for putting together tenders, project costings and valuations for general enabling works packages throughout the South East, valued up to £10M.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing tender submissions
• Producing bills of quantities and schedules for estimating programmes
• Attending project visits
• Carrying out measuring and take-offs from drawings
• Attending pre- and post-contract meetings with clients
• Building up tender price from first principles based on plans, programme, and scope of works

About the requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have proven success pricing enabling works packages valued in excess of £5M in the UK, gained while working for a specialist subcontractor or main contractor. You must hold a construction industry degree or professional qualification, have a good understanding of NEC and JCT standard forms of contract, and possess excellent IT skills. As this is a permanent role, you should demonstrate stability of employment by having held each previous appointment for a minimum of 2 years.

About the benefits and rewards

For this permanent opportunity, the salary is targeting £65,000 – £75,000 per annum, depending on experience and suitability. A generous package includes a car allowance, private health care, and enrollment in the pension scheme. There are excellent career progression opportunities due to the current team structure and company growth.

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV or contact the main office on a confidential basis.