Estimator - Civil & Groundworks with Growth Path

Kingdom People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Varied regional projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Kingdom People is recruiting an experienced Estimator in Liverpool to join a well-established construction and civil engineering contractor with a strong project pipeline. You will prepare competitive cost estimates for major civil and groundworks packages and analyse drawings and specs.

Collaborating with project managers and engineers, you will build cost databases, secure quotations from suppliers, and ensure estimates reflect practical delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating within the Building & Civil engineering or groundworks sector.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and pricing.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite (not essential).
• 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

Estimating

Civil engineering

Numerical skills

Independent worker

Communication

Negotiation

Ambitious mindset

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Kingdom People is recruiting an experienced Estimator in Liverpool to join a well-established construction and civil engineering contractor with a strong project pipeline. You will prepare competitive cost estimates for major civil and groundworks packages and analyse drawings and specs.

Collaborating with project managers and engineers, you will build cost databases, secure quotations from suppliers, and ensure estimates reflect practical delivery methods.