Estimator - Civil & Groundworks | Growth to Senior

Kingdom People; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Varied regional projects

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Kingdom People is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a well-established construction and civil engineering contractor in the region. You will prepare competitive tenders for major civil engineering and groundworks packages, analyse drawings and specifications, and build cost databases to ensure accurate, deliverable estimates.

Work with project managers and engineers to reflect practical delivery methods, liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations, and attend pre-tender

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience in Building & Civil engineering or groundworks.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and pricing.
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for JCT & NEC civil packages on major projects.
• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specs to understand scope.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and cost data.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to reflect delivery methods.
• Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings as required.
• Maintain and update estimating tools and systems.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction methods

Estimating software

Numerical analytics

Independent worker

Communication & negotiation

Ambitious mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kingdom People is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a well-established construction and civil engineering contractor in the region. You will prepare competitive tenders for major civil engineering and groundworks packages, analyse drawings and specifications, and build cost databases to ensure accurate, deliverable estimates.

Work with project managers and engineers to reflect practical delivery methods, liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations, and attend pre-tender