Estimator (Civils/ Groundworks)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run recruitment agency is seeking an Estimator based in Ellesmere Port to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in civils and groundworks, along with the responsibility of preparing accurate cost estimates, analyzing tenders, and liaising with various stakeholders. This role offers a salary up to £70,000 plus benefits including ongoing training, progression opportunities, and free on-site parking. This is a chance to work closely with the Managing Director and shape the future of the company.

Benefits

Training

Progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in civils and groundworks.
• Ability to prepare accurate cost estimates based on project drawings.
• Capability to analyze tenders, specifications, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and project specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Analyze tenders to support competitive tender submissions.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Identify value-engineering options and produce cost breakdowns.
• Assist with negotiations and project handovers.
• Occasional site visits using a company works van.

Skills

Cost estimation

Analysis of tenders

Value engineering

Communication

Job description

Estimator (Civils/ Groundworks)

Location: Ellesmere Port

Salaried up to £70,000 + progression, training, free on-site parking, company benefits.

Overview

Are you an Estimator with experience in civils and groundworks looking to join a close‑knit, industry‑leading, family‑run business where you’ll receive ongoing training, work closely with the Managing Director, and have the opportunity to shape the future of the company with genuine long‑term progression?

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and project specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Analyze tenders, specifications and drawings to support competitive tender submissions.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Identify value‑engineering options and produce detailed cost breakdowns and documentation.
• Assist with negotiations and project handovers.
• Occasional site visits using a company works van.

Qualifications

Estimator with a civils and groundworks background, based in and easily commutable to Ellesmere Port.

Benefits

Training, progression, free on-site parking, company benefits.

Reference Number: BBBH22947

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.