Estimator – Construction

The Crown Group; Crewe; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Long-term career progression

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering firm in Crewe is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their team. This role focuses on producing accurate estimates for civil engineering and infrastructure projects, particularly S278 street works packages. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders. The company offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience pricing civil engineering projects, specifically S278 street works packages.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation.
• Proven track record in managing bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for various civil engineering projects.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to gather cost information.

Skills

Strong commercial insight

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Proficiency with estimating software

Strong numerical abilities

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Constructionline

Job description

Location: Crewe, CW1
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Estimator to join our team. This role will involve pricing a variety of civil engineering and infrastructure works, with a focus on S278 street works packages. You’ll play a key part in securing new business by producing accurate, competitive and well‑supported tender submissions.
This position is ideal for someone with strong commercial insight, excellent analytical skills and the ability to work confidently with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for a range of civil engineering projects
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal departments to gather cost information
• Produce clear, structured tender submissions
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Use Constructionline and other public tender portals to source and respond to opportunities
• Support the wider commercial team in bid strategy and pricing discussions
• Experience with Constructionline and other public tender platforms
• Experience pricing S278 street works packages
• Rail experience – advantageous but not essential
• Strong understanding of civil engineering methodologies
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong numerical, analytical abilities
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive, organised individual with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tender deadlines
• Someone commercially aware with a collaborative approach
• A team player who can also work independently
• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Long‑term career progression within a growing organisation

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