Estimator

GBR Recruitment Limited; Sleaford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Estimator for a civil engineering and building services company in Sleaford, UK. This role involves managing multiple projects, preparing accurate bids, and ensuring all construction requirements are met. Strong estimating skills in civils and groundworks are essential. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a company car or allowance and private medical insurance, with a mix of office and potential hybrid work.

Benefits

Company Car or Allowance

34 days Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong Estimating experience across Civils & Groundworks.
• Commercial & Industrial construction experience required.
• Experience with NEC / JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple projects including civil engineering and groundworks.
• Read & interpret construction drawings for quantity takes offs.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and budgets.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading construction drawings

Budget preparation

Risk management

Tools

Conquest Software

Job description

GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working exclusively on a new & highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Building Services business (inc. full turnkey industrial & commercial builds, up to c.£10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire.

As an Estimator, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small & major construction projects, successfully managing multiple projects as part of a wider commercial team to ensure construction works / builds are completed OTIF.

This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of end‑using industry sectors, giving you additional depth to your Estimating skills, and a diverse working week where not every day is the same.

The role involves carrying out Estimating tasks, not only on civils & ground works, but also for full turnkey builds across the industrial & commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds).

As an estimating professional you will be experienced in overseeing multiple projects of different specification, size & value, working to set deadlines.

You will be skilled in reading construction drawings, completing quantity takes offs by analyzing construction plans & creating a detailed list of all building materials, labour & equipment needed to complete the project/s.

You will also appraise tender documents, produce Bills of Quantities (BOQs), look into risk & value management, and prepare budgets, estimates & costing plans.

Producing accurate & competitive tender bids will continue business growth.

Estimator duties to include:

• Handling multiple projects including civil engineering, groundworks, oversites (concrete layers) & building works
• Read & interpret construction drawings to take off quantities
• Appraise tender documents
• Preparing sub‑contract & material enquiries
• Producing bills of quantities (BOQs)
• Undertaking both risk & value management
• Accurately preparing realistic budgets, estimates & cost plans
• Compile accurate & competitive tenders for potential contracts

Attributes:

• Strong Estimating experience across Civils & Groundworks (Site preparation, excavation, surfacing, utility systems such as water, sewage, power networks, public highways infrastructure such as roads, pathways, car parks etc., plus concrete structures & irrigation solutions) – a number of these experiences is a must
• Commercial & Industrial construction experience, across various build specifications & various requirements/use, such as office buildings (including full Cat A & Cat B fit‑outs), warehouses, schools, sports & leisure facilities and more
• NEC / JCT contracts QS experience is ideal, plus other contract types
• Experience of working with end‑using clients as the principal contractor & of subcontracting to other main contractors (experience of estimating / costing on both sides would be ideal)
• Experience of Conquest Software would be an advantage, or similar; if not experienced in it then training will be given

Employee Benefits Package:

• Company Car or Allowance (you choose)
• 34 days Holiday (inc. 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays)
• Private Medical Insurance
• and more…

This diverse Estimating role is commutable from Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Spalding, Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough, Bardney, Horncastle, Louth, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Retford, Worksop, Skegness, Grimsby and areas close to these locations.

This position is 5 working days (Monday to Friday) in the office or out on the clients sites; some hybrid working may be available in the near future.

Interviews are to take place immediately, apply today.