Estimator

Straight-Line Group Services Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Straight-Line Group Services Ltd in Scunthorpe is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator to join our team. You will monitor tender portals, review ITTs, prepare competitive bids and contribute to project cost planning across groundworks and reinforced concrete works.

The role requires a strong civil engineering background, ability to interpret drawings and tender documents, and a proactive approach to securing successful tenders for a range of coastal and highways projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering estimating, groundworks or related construction estimating.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Effective communication, organisation and negotiation skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and producing competitive tenders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tender portals and identify suitable project opportunities.
• Review tender documentation and ITTs, preparing accurate and competitive bids.
• Attend site visits, tender meetings and commercial reviews.
• Prepare preliminary method statements, health and safety plans and project programmes.
• Issue subcontractor enquiries, evaluate quotations and obtain competitive pricing.
• Work with purchasing, plant and operational teams to establish accurate project costs.
• Compile and submit tender packages via client procurement portals.
• Complete PQQs and maintain client framework documentation.
• Participate in tender adjudications with the commercial team.
• Ensure successful tenders are handed over to project delivery teams.

Skills

Tendering accuracy

Interpreting drawings

Commercial awareness

Numerical proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive tendering

Job description

Estimator - Civil Engineering

Location: Scunthorpe

We are currently recruiting an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator to join a leading civil engineering contractor based in the Scunthorpe area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with a background in civil engineering, groundworks and reinforced concrete works to join an established contractor delivering a diverse range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor tender portals and identify suitable project opportunities.
• Review tender documentation and Invitations to Tender (ITTs), preparing accurate and competitive bids.
• Attend site visits, tender meetings and commercial reviews.
• Prepare preliminary method statements, health and safety plans and project programmes.
• Issue subcontractor enquiries, evaluate quotations and obtain competitive pricing.
• Work closely with purchasing, plant and operational teams to establish accurate project costs.
• Compile and submit tender packages via client procurement portals.
• Complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and maintain client framework documentation.
• Participate in tender adjudications alongside the commercial team.
• Ensure successful tenders are handed over effectively to the project delivery teams.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous estimating experience within civil engineering, groundworks or a related construction sector.
• Good knowledge of reinforced concrete, formwork, reinforcement and associated construction activities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Effective communication, organisation and negotiation skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and producing competitive tenders.

Desirable Experience

Experience in marine engineering and coastal protection schemes would be particularly beneficial, including projects involving:

• Sea walls and coastal defences.
• Revetments and groynes.
• Beach nourishment.
• Coastal protection and erosion prevention.
• Highways, drainage and piling works.

If you have a strong civil engineering background and the estimating experience to deliver accurate, competitive tenders, we would like to hear from you.