Estimator

Careys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days - With Careys Founda

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Buy/sell holidays

Other discounts and Cashback plans

Job summary

Careys in Kings Cross, London, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Work-Winning team, supporting major civils and infrastructure bids across London and the South East. You will prepare estimates, measure from drawings, and analyse subcontractor quotations to shape high-profile projects.

The role requires a track record delivering bids in construction or civil engineering, with strong collaboration across commercial and operational teams. A relevant degree is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experienced estimator with a track record delivering bids within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure environments.
• Experience preparing estimates from first principles and measuring quantities from drawings.
• Ability to analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations and identify risks and value opportunities.
• Support tender reviews, adjudications and client presentations throughout the bid process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and budgets from first principles.
• Measure and quantify works from drawings.
• Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Support tender reviews, adjudications and client presentations.
• Work closely with operational and commercial teams throughout the bid process.

Skills

Estimating

First principles

Measurement from drawings

Quotations analysis

Risk and value engineering

Tender reviews

Bid coordination

Education

Civil Engineering / QS / Construction Management degree

Job description

Department: Work-winning (Bids/Pre-Construction)

Location: Kings Cross

Description

We're looking for an Estimator to join our Work-Winning team, supporting the delivery of major civils and infrastructure projects across London and the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with estimating experience who enjoys working collaboratively, solving complex challenges, and helping secure and shape high-profile construction projects.

What you will be doing:

• Preparing estimates and budgets from first principles
• Measuring and quantifying works from drawings
• Analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions
• Supporting tender reviews, adjudications, and client presentations
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams throughout the bid process

What you will bring:

You'll be an experienced estimator with a track record of delivering successful bids within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure environments.

• Preparing estimates and budgets from first principles
• Measuring and quantifying works from drawings
• Analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions
• Supporting tender reviews, adjudications, and client presentations
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams throughout the bid process

A degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management would be advantageous, although equivalent industry experience is equally valued.

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
• Health Care Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Buy/sell holidays
• Other discounts and Cashback plans