Estimator

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its pre-construction team based in Barnsley. You will produce cost estimates for rail and civil projects and work closely with design, commercial and operations teams to craft winning tender submissions.

The role emphasizes interpretation of drawings and contract docs, strong communication, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience within civil engineering, rail or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of estimating principles and tendering processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively as part of an experienced pre-construction team.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and competitive cost estimates for rail and civil projects.
• Collaborate with operations, commercial and design teams on tender submissions.
• Support growth of the business through winning bids and robust cost planning.

Skills

Estimating experience

Tendering processes

Interpret drawings/specs

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join its established pre-construction team based in Barnsley.

The Role

As an Estimator, you'll be responsible for producing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of rail and civil engineering projects. Working closely with operational, commercial and design teams, you'll help develop winning tender submissions while supporting the continued growth of the business.

Requirements

• Previous estimating experience within civil engineering, rail or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of estimating principles and tendering processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively as part of an experienced pre-construction team.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile rail and infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career development with a leading contractor.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear opportunities for progression within a growing business.

If you're an Estimator looking for your next opportunity, or you'd like to find out more.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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