Estimator

TM Green Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TM Green Group is seeking an Estimator to join their pre-construction team in Milton Keynes. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates for civil engineering and groundworks, reviewing drawings and tender docs, and working with suppliers for competitive quotations.

Applicants should have Estimator experience in civil engineering or groundworks, strong pricing/tendering knowledge, and excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator within civil engineering or groundworks.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong pricing, tendering and pre-construction knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ambition to grow within a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for civil engineering and groundworks projects
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
• Producing accurate take-offs and pricing schedules
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
• Supporting bid submissions and pre-construction activities
• Working closely with commercial and operational teams

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Organisational abilities

Job description

Estimator

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (dependent on experience) + package

We are working with a well-established, privately owned civil engineering contractor with a turnover exceeding £100m and a strong track record of sustained growth. The business has built a reputation as a market leader within residential infrastructure, delivering large-scale schemes for major UK housebuilders.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued expansion, they are now looking to appoint an Estimator to join their pre-construction team in Milton keynes

About the company

This contractor operates a self-delivery model, giving them greater control over quality, programme, and cost across their projects. They have an excellent reputation in the market, with a high level of repeat business and long-standing client relationships.

They are forward-thinking in their approach, investing in modern technology such as GPS machine control and digital surveying, while also maintaining clear sustainability objectives, including a commitment towards net zero.

Alongside this, they have built a young, ambitious, and driven team, creating a dynamic environment where individuals are encouraged to develop, take ownership, and progress quickly within the business.

The business prides itself on its people-first culture, offering genuine opportunities for progression within a growing and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for civil engineering and groundworks projects
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
• Producing accurate take-offs and pricing schedules
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
• Supporting bid submissions and pre-construction activities
• Working closely with commercial and operational teams

Requirements

• Experience as an Estimator within civil engineering or groundworks
• Strong understanding of pricing, tendering, and pre-construction processes
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Ambition to grow within a high-performing team

Why Apply?

• Join a high-growth business with a strong pipeline of work
• Work on large-scale residential infrastructure projects
• Be part of a forward-thinking company investing in technology and sustainability
• Clear progression opportunities within a supportive, people-focused culture
• Competitive salary and package aligned with experience