Estimator – Civil Construction Tendering Expert with Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Bi-annual bonus

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Life insurance

Generous annual leave

On-site parking

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Civil Engineering and Construction team in Derbyshire. You will manage the full tender process from enquiry to submission, producing first-principles estimates for labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.

Projects span energy, industrial and commercial sectors valued £500k–£10m. You will review documentation, liaise with clients, obtain quotations and work with contracts to establish methods, programmes and cost summaries.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Civil Engineering and Construction team in Derbyshire. You will manage the full tender process from enquiry to submission, producing first-principles estimates for labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.

Projects span energy, industrial and commercial sectors valued £500k–£10m. You will review documentation, liaise with clients, obtain quotations and work with contracts to establish methods, programmes and cost summaries.