Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful Civil Engineering Contractor seeks an experienced Estimator to manage competitive tenders and ensure successful bids. The role involves working closely with a team to assess projects from conception through to execution in various sectors such as water, infrastructure, and highways. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and excellent analytical skills.

Benefits

Access to a pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years estimating experience in a Civil Engineering company.
• Knowledge of NEC conditions of contracts.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Produce competitive, well-resourced, and analyzed tenders.
• Assist with budgeting and pricing.
• Calculate net costs of tenders from first principles.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Financial management

Pre-contract management

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Estimator - Civil Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Estimator for a successful Civil Engineering Contractor with offices in Redditch and Leeds. Our client is a well-established company delivering projects from conception through on-site execution across various sectors, including water and wastewater, infrastructure, coastal protection, highways, bridges, and Railway Civils works.

The Estimator's role involves producing competitive, well-resourced, and analyzed tenders (cost and quality) in a timely manner, supported by the wider team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years estimating experience within the Water, Civil Engineering, or Rail industry.

Estimator Position Overview

• Work on competitive bids, negotiated contracts, and Frameworks.
• Provide competitive and analyzed tender costs and quality submissions to clients.
• Report directly to the Estimating Manager, aligning with company targets.
• Strive to achieve profitable and successful bids.
• Assist with budgeting and pricing.
• Study tender documentation and assess viability.
• Calculate net costs of tenders from first principles.

Salary / Remuneration: Based on experience, includes access to a pension scheme and 28 days of annual leave.

Position Requirements

• HNC in Civil Engineering or similar discipline (beneficial).
• Minimum of 2 years estimating experience in a Civil Engineering company.
• Knowledge of NEC conditions of contracts.
• Previous site experience (beneficial).
• Ability to work well within a team and be self-motivated.
• Financial and pre-contract management experience.
• Full driving license.
• CSCS Card (beneficial).