Estimator - Civil Engineering

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Civil Engineering contractor in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team. You will handle tenders, forecast costs, and guide Junior Estimators. Ideal candidates should have a background in Groundworks or Civil Engineering, proficiency in Excel, and an HNC Level education. This role offers a salary up to £80,000 along with benefits such as a car allowance and holiday.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pricing Groundworks or Civil Engineering projects.
• Experience of using Excel or Estimating software and Microsoft Office Packages.
• Have worked on projects ranging up to £1M.

Responsibilities

• Producing and completing tenders within the residential sector.
• Forecasting the costs of plant, labour, and materials for each project.
• Providing guidance to Junior Estimators within the team.
• Attending Pretender client meetings.
• Helping develop new relationships and manage existing clients.
• Producing accurate cost estimates for projects.

Skills

Experience in pricing Groundworks or Civil Engineering projects

Proficiency in Excel and Estimating software

Computer efficiency

Education

HNC Level education

Job description

Estimator - Civil Engineering

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Salary up to £80,000 + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is working with a specialist Civil Engineering contractor based in Portsmouth who is searching for an Estimator to join the team.

The company operates as a principal or specialist contractor and undertakes a variety of Civil Engineering and Groundworks projects for clients across the commercial and residential sectors with values ranging up to £3 Million.

Projects include Groundworks, Pile Foundations, Reinforced Concrete, Brick and Block Works, Diamond Drilling and Car Parks.

The company is going through an exciting period of growth and is looking for an experienced Estimator to join the team.

The company will consider either an Estimator or Estimator / Quantity Surveyor from a Groundworks or Civil Engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Producing and completing tenders within the residential sector.
• Forecasting the costs of plant, labour, and materials for each project.
• Providing guidance to Junior Estimators within the team, whilst working closely alongside the Estimating Director.
• Attending Pretender client meetings.
• Helping develop new relationships and manage existing clients which the business is currently work with.
• Producing accurate cost estimates for projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pricing Groundworks or Civil Engineering projects.
• Experience of using Excel or Estimating software and Microsoft Office Packages.
• Have worked on projects ranging up to £1M.
• Educated to HNC Level.
• Previous experience in pricing Groundworks or Civil Engineering projects.
• Efficient with computers and office systems etc.