Estimator - Groundworks

Upfront Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected civil engineering subcontractor is seeking a Groundwork Estimator to join their team in Chorley. This role involves pricing major residential development projects and requires estimating experience in groundworks or civil engineering. Compensation includes a salary ranging from £30,000 to £75,000, car allowance or company car, and annual bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

Car Allowance or Company Car

Annual Bonus 4% to 6%

Pension

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Long-term progression opportunities

Friendly team environment

Responsibilities

• Pricing works for major residential development projects.
• Join a team of Estimators supporting projects in the region.
• Conduct site visits to review estimated works.

Skills

Estimating experience in groundworks or civil engineering

Skilled in Excel

Experience with Bluebeam, Causeway, or Conquest

Accurate take-offs and interpreting technical drawings

Comfortable working independently and in a team

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Groundwork Estimator - Civil Engineering Contractor

Location: Office based in Chorley

Salary: £30,000 - £75,000 DOE + Car Allowance or Company Car + Annual Bonus 4% to 6% of annual salary + Pension + Charging Facilities

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (1-hour lunch)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

What\'s on Offer

• Salary from £30,000 to £75,000, depending on experience (junior to senior) Annual Employee Bonus of 4% - 6% of your salary, based on company performance
• Car Allowance or Company Car (including EVs - with on-site charging)
• Personal fuel paid
• Pension
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing annually with service)
• Long-term progression in a stable, highly regarded business
• Friendly, close-knit team with excellent staff retention

About the Company

Up Front Recruitment is working with a highly respected civil engineering and groundworks subcontractor with a 40+ year history and a long-standing reputation for excellence in residential infrastructure delivery.

Recognised with multiple industry awards, including - Health & Safety Sub-Contractor of the Year (2022/23 & 2020/21) and several NHBC \"Pride in the Job\" Quality Awards, this company has built its success on safety, technical ability, and solid partnerships with national housebuilders.

They\'re now looking to strengthen their estimating team by hiring a Groundwork Estimator to join their Chorley office, supporting residential projects across the region.

The Role

As an Estimator, you\'ll be part of a stable and experienced commercial team, pricing works for major residential development projects. You\'ll join a department with four other Estimators and a wider commercial function that includes Quantity Surveyors.

You\'ll be based from the Chorley office, with site visits to just take a nosey at the work you\'ve estimated.

Project scope includes:

• Deep drainage and sewer
• Section 278 and 38 works
• Groundworks for 200+ unit sites
• Retaining walls etc

Requirements

• Estimating experience in groundworks or civil engineering
• Skilled in Excel
• Experience with Bluebeam, Causeway, or Conquest (or willingness to learn)
• Able to produce accurate take-offs and interpret technical drawings
• Comfortable working independently and within a team
• Full UK driving licence

How to Apply

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details