Estimator

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

Job summary

A leading contractor in the enabling works sector is seeking an experienced Estimator in Northfleet. The role involves preparing tender submissions, project costings, and valuations for enabling works packages valued up to 10M. Candidates must have a construction-related degree and significant experience pricing large works. A competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 is offered, along with a generous benefits package including a car allowance and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private health care

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years in previous appointments for stability.
• Experience with packages over 5M in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender submissions for projects up to 10M.
• Produce bills of quantities and estimation schedules.
• Attend project visits and pre-/post-contract meetings.

Skills

Proven success in pricing enabling works packages

Excellent IT skills

Understanding of NEC and JCT contracts

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 10M, 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 operate 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 South East, valued up to 10M.

Duties for this opportunity will include, but not be limited to, 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 and building up tender price from first principles based on plans, programme, and scope of works.

About the requirements

In order to be considered for this opportunity, it is imperative that you have proven success of pricing enabling works packages valued in excess of 5M in the UK, gained whilst working for a specialist subcontractor or main contractor. You must hold a construction industry degree or professional qualification, have a good understanding of NEC and JCT standard forms of contract and hold excellent IT skills. Furthermore, as this is a permanent opportunity, you must demonstrate stability of employment, holding each previous appointment for a minimum of 2 years.

About the benefits and rewards

For this permanent opportunity, we are targeting professionals looking to earn anywhere from 65,000 - 75,000 per annum; however, the specific salary will depend on experience and suitability. Furthermore, there will be a generous package offered which includes a car allowance, private health care, and enrolment in their pension scheme. Lastly, due to the current team structure and a growing company, fantastic career progression opportunities will be available.

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.