Estimator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Henfield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Civil Engineering Contractor in Henfield is seeking an Estimator to work on climate adaptation and infrastructure projects. This role offers a salary of up to £45,000 alongside a bonus, hybrid working, and private healthcare. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of estimating experience in a Civil Engineering setting and will play a critical role in competitive bidding and financial assessments to contribute to the company’s growth in sustainable projects.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday plus public Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years estimating experience within a Civil Engineering company.
• Working knowledge of NEC conditions of contracts.
• Previous Site Experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Working on competitive bids and negotiated contracts.
• Provide competitive and analysed tender costs.
• Ensure tenders are complete and submitted on time.

Skills

Estimating experience

Teamwork

Financial management

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering or similar discipline

Civil Engineering related degree or qualification

Job description

Position: Estimator – Location: Henfield – Salary up to £45,000.

Our client, a Civil Engineering Contractor focused on sustainability based in West Sussex, is seeking an Estimator to work on climate adaptation and infrastructure projects. The role offers a generous salary, bonus, hybrid working, and private healthcare.

The company specializes in water and wastewater, infrastructure, and coastal protection projects and is growing rapidly.

Estimator Position Overview

• Working on competitive bids, negotiated contracts and within Frameworks.
• Provide competitive and analysed tender costs and submit the price and necessary quality submissions to a client.
• Reporting directly to the Estimating manager, showing awareness of company targets.
• Aiming to improve company targets with profitable successful bids.
• Assist with budget prices.
• Studying tender documentation and information provided.
• Assessing the viability of tenders.
• Calculate the net costs of a tender from first principles.
• Ensuring that tenders are complete and submitted on time.

Estimator Position Requirements

• HNC in Civil Engineering or similar discipline would be beneficial.
• Minimum of 2 years estimating experience within a Civil Engineering company.
• Working knowledge of NEC conditions of contracts.
• Previous Site Experience would be beneficial.
• Civil Engineering related degree or qualification.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Financial and pre-contract management experience.
• Full driving licence.
• CSCS Card.

Estimator Position Remuneration

• Salary up to £45,000.
• Pension.
• 25 day holiday plus public Bank Holidays.
• Bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview stage.