estimator

Aldwych Consulting; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our civil engineering team in North Wales. You will support the pre-construction process by preparing detailed cost estimates and competitive tender submissions for infrastructure projects.

You will work closely with commercial, engineering and operation teams to develop accurate costings, review drawings and specifications, and identify commercial opportunities while ensuring deadlines are met and tenders hand over smoothly to

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings and project specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive in solving problems and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review tender documentation, drawings and technical specifications.
• Produce accurate costings and assess project requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and submitted within deadlines.
• Support the handover of successful tenders to the delivery team.

Skills

Estimating

Numerical skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Pre-construction

Job description

Estimator - Civil Engineering

Location: North Wales
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join an established civil engineering contractor, supporting the preparation and submission of competitive tenders across a range of infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the pre-construction process, working closely with commercial, engineering and operational teams to develop accurate estimates and identify commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.

• Review tender documentation, drawings and technical specifications.

• Produce accurate costings and assess project requirements.

• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.

• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.

• Liaise with internal teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and submitted within deadlines.

• Support the handover of successful tenders to the delivery team.

Requirements

• Previous experience in estimating within civil engineering or construction.

• Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project specifications.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and meeting deadlines.

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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