Estimator

TM Green Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TM Green Group in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the pre-construction team. You will prepare cost estimates for civil engineering and groundworks, review drawings, and produce pricing schedules.

The role offers a competitive salary (£70,000–£90,000) and a strong focus on value engineering, supplier liaison, and collaboration with commercial and operations teams. Progression opportunities are available within a growing, technology-driven contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in civil engineering or groundworks.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• 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

Estimator experience

Civil engineering

Groundworks

Analytical skills

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