Estimator – Full Time – Henfield

Catering; Henfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Henfield, West Sussex, is seeking an Estimator to join its commercial team and help secure future groundworks and civil packages.

You will review drawings, perform take-offs, obtain quotes and prepare competitive tender submissions while assessing risks and opportunities, with a focus on accuracy and value.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating groundworks or civil works.
• Ability to review drawings and specifications.
• Produce detailed tender submissions.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Strong numerical and communication skills.
• Proficient in estimating software and MS Office.
• Full UK driving licence.
• HNC/HND or degree in QS/Construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive tenders for civil projects.
• Take-off quantities and obtain subcontractor quotes.
• Produce tender submissions and assess risks.
• Attend tender meetings and liaise with clients.
• Handover successful bids to delivery teams.

Skills

Estimating

Take-offs

Tender submissions

Commercial awareness

Numerical skills

Communication

MS Office

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or degree in QS/Construction

Tools

Estimating software

MS Excel

Job description

Estimator

The Company

An established and growing civil engineering and groundworks contractor is seeking an Estimator to join their commercial team. The business delivers a broad range of groundwork, infrastructure and civil engineering packages for clients across the construction sector, with projects ranging from smaller specialist schemes through to significant developments.

With a strong reputation for quality, reliability and long-standing client relationships, this is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator looking to join a well-established contractor and play an important part in securing future projects.

The Estimator’s Role

The successful Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for civil engineering and groundworks projects. Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, they will assess tender documentation, identify project requirements and develop detailed cost estimates.

The role will involve reviewing drawings and specifications, completing take-offs, obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotations, and producing tender submissions. The Estimator will also assess potential commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring bids are both competitive and commercially viable.

Additional responsibilities will include attending tender meetings, liaising with clients and consultants, maintaining up-to-date pricing information and supporting tender handovers to the delivery team following successful bids.

The Estimator

The successful Estimator will ideally have:

• Previous estimating experience within groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and current market rates
• Experience completing take-offs and preparing detailed tender submissions
• Good commercial awareness and the ability to identify project risks
• Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills
• Competence using relevant estimating and Microsoft Office software
• A relevant HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Membership of, or progress towards, a relevant professional body such as RICS or CIOB would be advantageous
• A full UK driving licence

In Return?

The successful Estimator will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to join an established contractor with a healthy pipeline of work and genuine scope for long-term career progression.

Salary: £50000 – £60000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Henfield, West Sussex