Estimator (Construction / Civil Engineering)

Tatton Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance/Company car

Training and development

Progression opportunities

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance

Pensions advice (financial, mortgage)

Holiday purchase option

Auto enrolment pension

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Staff share options

Job summary

Certain Advantage is seeking a Structures Estimator to develop pricing for UK structural projects with a hybrid/remote pattern and occasional travel to Northfleet or Chesterfield client sites. The role emphasizes developing tenders, pricing, and collaboration with operations to drive successful project wins.

Applicants should bring estimating experience in construction or civil engineering, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple tenders.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction or civil engineering projects.
• Commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with steel and concrete repair or maintenance works is desirable.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with clients.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tenders.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating activities from enquiry through to job win or close out on a range of structural projects.
• Prepare tenders, proposals and offer letters based on client requirements.
• Attend site visits and client meetings to support accurate pricing.
• Produce tender documentation including basic programmes and health and safety information.
• Work closely with operations and commercial teams; prepare handover information for awarded projects.

Skills

Estimating experience

Commercial awareness

Tender management

Client communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Estimator (Construction / Civil Engineering)

Bristol, Bath or South West England (Hybrid / Remote)

Salary: 40,000 - 41,000 + 4k Car Allowance + Training + Development + Progression + Company Benefits + Bonus

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Structures Estimator based in the UK (preferably South West). This role is on a permanent basis and offers a remote / hybrid working pattern, with occasional travel to offices in Northfleet or Chesterfield, and client sites.

Do you have estimating experience, looking to develop your skills working on exciting structural projects across the UK, within a successful business, which will invest in your ongoing training and development?

Are you looking for a role where you can contribute to complex projects, in a collaborative team?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected specialist delivering difficult access, rope access, concrete repair and structural refurbishment works across buildings, infrastructure and industrial sites.

The Company

We are working with a leading UK specialist in structural maintenance and refurbishment. The business delivers challenging assignments nationwide, involving rope access, facade works, concrete repair and complex structural interventions. This includes notable projects across football stadiums, Wembley, and the Natural History Museum.

The company is part of a larger multidisciplinary engineering group, offering strong internal resources, stability and a friendly, collaborative culture.

The Role

This role is suited to an estimator with a commercial mindset and a strong understanding of construction or civil engineering projects.

You will

• Manage estimating activities from enquiry through to job win or close out, on a range of challenging structural projects
• Prepare tenders, proposals and offer letters based on client requirements
• Attend site visits and client meetings to support accurate pricing
• Produce tender documentation including basic programmes and health and safety information
• Work closely with the operations and commercial teams
• Prepare full handover information for awarded projects and chair handover meetings
• Seek continuous improvement and identify cost saving opportunities for both the client and the organisation

The Individual

We are looking for someone who can show:

• A strong understanding of construction or civil engineering projects
• Commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail
• Ideally some experience with steel and concrete repair or maintenance works
• Good communication skills and confidence working with clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders

The Benefits

• 4k Car Allowance or Company Car
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Discretionary Annual Bonus (based on company performance)
• Life Assurance
• Free financial, mortgage and pensions advice
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Holiday purchase option
• Auto enrolment pension
• 24/7 virtual GP service and mental health support
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discounts
• Occasional staff share options
• Continued company growth creating further opportunities
• Supportive, family feel atmosphere
• Varied and challenging national projects

Does this sound like your next career move?