Estimator (Ground Remediation)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Ouzlewell Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual bonus

Holidays + bank holidays

Company car / car allowance

Flexible working hours

Enhanced pension contributions

Training, development and progression

Christmas shutdown

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Leeds is seeking an experienced Estimator (Ground Remediation) to join an established enabling works contractor. You will prepare detailed estimates, tenders and quotations for excavation, soil and groundwater treatment, waste disposal and groundworks, liaising with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

The role requires knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts, take-offs and cost plans, plus strong analytical, delivery and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• The successful Estimator will have estimating experience within construction, land remediation or enabling works, with knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts, tendering portals, take-offs and cost plans.
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, tenders and quotations covering excavation, soil and groundwater treatment, waste disposal, ground stabilisation, civil engineering and groundworks.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, undertake site visits, review estimates and support the handover of successful tenders to operational teams.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Client liaison

NEC/JCT contracts knowledge

Take-offs & cost plans

Tools

Tendering portals

Cost planning software

Job description

Estimator (Ground Remediation) - Leeds

£40,000 - £45,000

Ref: BY105467

We're recruiting for an established specialist enabling works contractor with a nationwide presence and expertise across land remediation, demolition, asbestos removal and passive fire protection. As an employee-owned business, they offer excellent career development and a strong values-led culture.

We're looking for an Estimator (Ground Remediation) to join the team in and around Leeds, supporting exciting land remediation and enabling works projects.

As an Estimator, you'll prepare detailed estimates, tenders and quotations covering excavation, soil and groundwater treatment, waste disposal, ground stabilisation, civil engineering and groundworks. You'll liaise with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, undertake site visits, review estimates and support the handover of successful tenders to operational teams.

What's on offer:

• Salary £40,00 - £45,000, DOE
• Employee ownership and potential annual bonus
• Generous holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Company car/car allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Training, development and excellent progression opportunities
• Christmas shutdown and free on-site parking

About the Ground Remediation Estimator selected:

The successful Estimator will have estimating experience within construction, land remediation or enabling works, with knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts, tendering portals, take-offs and cost plans. Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills are essential.

You must hold a full UK driving licence, have full right to work in the UK, and live in or near the Leeds office.