Estimator – Civil & Groundworks Tender Specialist

Kingdom People; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Growing company

Varied regional projects

Job summary

Kingdom People is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a well-established construction and civil engineering contractor in the Guildford region. The role involves preparing competitive tenders for major projects and progressing towards a Senior Estimator role within a supportive team.

You will analyse tender documents, liaise with suppliers, and collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate estimates and practical delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating within Building & Civil engineering or groundworks.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and pricing.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ambitious mindset - keen to grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of JCT & NEC civil engineering and groundworks packages on major projects.
• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and build cost databases.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure estimates reflect practical delivery methods.
• Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings as required.
• Maintain and update estimating tools and systems.

Skills

Numerical skills

Tender preparation

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Communication

Ambition to grow

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kingdom People is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a well-established construction and civil engineering contractor in the Guildford region. The role involves preparing competitive tenders for major projects and progressing towards a Senior Estimator role within a supportive team.

You will analyse tender documents, liaise with suppliers, and collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate estimates and practical delivery methods.