Estimator

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Estimator to manage tenders and project costings for enabling works. This permanent role involves pricing projects valued up to £10M, with excellent career progression opportunities. Candidates should have a construction background and proven success in pricing civils projects. Competitive salary and benefits package offered, including a car allowance and healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Private health care

Enrolment in pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in pricing projects over £5M.
• Minimum 2 years in previous appointments.
• Stability of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender submissions.
• Produce bills of quantities.
• Attend project visits and meetings.

Skills

Proven success of pricing minor civils

Good understanding of NEC and JCT

Excellent IT skills

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 £15M, 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.

With a low staff turnover, this specialist subcontractor, who also operates as a principal contractor on the majority of their projects, rarely recruits and this opportunity has arisen purely due to company expansion. Having worked closely with this business for over 8 years, I would highly recommend them to professionals looking to join a forward‑thinking contractor that can offer the opportunity to work on technical projects and strong career progression opportunities are available.

About the opportunity

Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of work, my client is currently 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 UK, valued up to £10M.

Duties

• Preparing tender submissions
• Producing bills of quantities and schedules for estimating programs
• 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

Requirements

• Proven success of pricing minor civils, remediation and earthworks packages valued in excess of £5M in the UK, gained whilst working for a specialist subcontractor or main contractor.
• Hold a construction industry degree or professional qualification.
• Have a good understanding of NEC and JCT standard forms of contract.
• Hold excellent IT skills.
• As this is a permanent opportunity, demonstrate stability of employment, holding each previous appointment for a minimum of 2 years.

Benefits and rewards

• Salary in the range of £65,000 – £75,000 per annum, depending on experience and suitability.
• Generous package including a car allowance or company car, private health care, and enrolment in the pension scheme.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities due to the current team structure and a growing company.

How to apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline to discuss further on a confidential basis.