Estimator - Groundworks

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; Eling; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected groundworks contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team in England. The successful candidate will prepare competitive tenders for residential groundworks projects. This role offers a salary of up to £80,000, a car allowance, and 25 days of holiday. The company has a strong reputation in the sector and provides opportunities for career progression within a professional work environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £80,000

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday

Pension

Long-term, secure role

Friendly working environment

Opportunity to progress into Senior Estimator

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in groundworks or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of residential groundworks like roads, sewers, drainage.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed tenders for groundworks projects.
• Measure and price from drawings and specifications.
• Produce Bills of Quantities and take-offs.
• Liaise with suppliers for competitive quotes.

Skills

Proven experience as an Estimator

Strong knowledge of residential groundworks

Ability to price projects from first principles

Good understanding of construction drawings

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Confident communicator

Proficient with Excel and estimating software

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Estimator - Groundworks

Totton, Hampshire

Salary up to £80,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + 25 Days Holiday

A respected Groundworks contractor based near Totton, Hampshire, is searching for an Estimator to join the business. The company has been operating for over 20 years and has built up a strong reputation within the residential sector. They undertake major groundworks projects for developers, which include the construction of roads, sewers, deep drainage, enabling works, hard landscaping, foundations and infrastructure works.

The Role

Due to continued growth, the company is seeking an experienced Groundworks Estimator to join their commercial team. You will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for residential groundworks projects, from initial enquiry through to contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed tenders for residential groundworks and infrastructure projects
• Measuring and pricing from drawings, specifications and schedules
• Producing Bills of Quantities and take-offs
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
• Assessing risks and opportunities within tender submissions
• Attending pre-tender and post-tender meetings where required
• Working closely with Directors, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors
• Assisting with value engineering and cost planning
• Maintaining tender databases and historical cost data

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Estimator within groundworks or civil engineering
• Strong knowledge of residential groundworks (roads, sewers, drainage, earthworks, foundations)
• Ability to price projects from first principles
• Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Proficient with Excel and estimating software
• Full UK driving licence

On Offer

• Salary up to £80,000
• Car Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday
• Pension
• Interesting and varied projects
• Long-term, secure role with a growing contractor
• Friendly, professional working environment
• Opportunity to progress into Senior Estimator
• Free parking

If you are interested in this role and would like further information, then contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment