Estimator

Service Care Solutions; Tapton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/allowance

Bi-annual bonus

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Life insurance

Generous annual leave

On-site parking

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting an Estimator for civil engineering and construction projects based in Derbyshire. The role covers the full tendering process, from initial enquiry to submission, with project values ranging up to £10m.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil Engineering or QS, have strong first-principles estimating experience, and familiarity with NEC3, JCT and CESMM standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil/construction estimating and tendering processes.
• Knowledge of NEC3, JCT and CESMM standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit detailed tenders, estimates and project budgets.
• Produce first-principles estimates covering labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Review tender documentation, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Conduct site visits and liaise with clients to establish project requirements.
• Collaborate with Contracts teams to establish construction methods and programmes.
• Prepare cost summaries, resource programmes and site overhead calculations.
• Support successful contract handovers.

Skills

First-principles estimating

Tendering & budgeting

Subcontractor negotiations

Civil/Construction estimating

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Estimator - Civil Engineering & Construction (INDM1) Location: Derbyshire Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum + Company Vehicle/Allowance

An established and growing Civil Engineering and Construction contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their team in Derbyshire. The company delivers projects across the Energy, Industrial and Commercial sectors, with project values ranging from £500k to £10m. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the full tendering process, from initial enquiry through to submission, ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive and commercially viable.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting detailed tenders, estimates and project budgets.
• Producing first-principles estimates covering labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Reviewing tender documentation, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Conducting site visits and liaising with clients to establish project requirements.
• Working closely with Contracts teams to establish suitable construction methods and programmes.
• Preparing cost summaries, resource programmes and site overhead calculations.
• Supporting successful contract handovers.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering and/or Quantity Surveying.
• Proven experience in a Civil Engineering or Construction Estimating role.
• Strong first-principles estimating experience.
• Experience with industrial buildings, civil engineering, drainage and concrete structures.
• Knowledge of NEC3, JCT and industry measurement standards, including CESMM.
• Experience obtaining and negotiating subcontractor and supplier quotations.

What's on Offer

• £50,000-£60,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Bi-annual bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• Contributory pension.
• Life insurance.
• Generous annual leave.
• On-site parking.