Estimator, Groundworks & Civil Engineering (1)

Argee Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Residential Groundworks and Civil Engineering contractor seeks an Estimator to join their team in Leatherhead. With responsibilities including the preparation of Bills of Quantities and estimating project costs, this role is designed for individuals looking for long-term opportunities in a stable environment. Candidates should have experience in Groundworks and Civil Engineering and will report to a Senior QS. The company offers a strong forward order book, ensuring continuous employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years relevant experience as Estimator.
• Experience in Groundworks and Civil Engineering essential.
• Self-motivated with good industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and preparing Bills of Quantities.
• Able to take off from drawings, both hard copy and electronic.
• Price projects with minimal supervision.

Skills

Estimating

Understanding of Groundworks

IT Skills

Presentation Skills

Job description

Argee Recruit provides a high quality construction focused service, caring for the requirements of employers and job seekers in Civil Engineering, Building and Commercial disciplines in the professional, technical and supervisory areas of the construction industry.

Over 30 years of Construction Industry experience is available for your benefit. Gained in project and site based conditions, strengthened by recruitment industry skills secured through the provision of permanent, contract or freelance staff to schemes that range from internationally renowned developments to regional and local projects. This experience means we are able to confidently handle your career and staffing requirements for long or short term assignments.

Permanent and contract or freelance positions are available in these categories:

• Contracts and Project Managers
• Commercial Managers, Estimators and Quantity Surveyors at all levels
• Construction Managers, Site Managers, Site Agents and Foremen
• Project and Senior Engineers
• Civil, Setting Out, Site and Trainee Engineers
• Structural Engineers and Technicians
• Temporary works coordinators and Design professionals
• Health, Safety and Environmental staff

Job Search

Estimator. Expanding Residential Groundworks and Civil Engineering contractor requires an additional Estimator to join a friendly team. Estimating, Taking off, preparing Bills of Quantities, Estimating through to final accounts. £55-65k

The Contractor works in the south-east, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire, generally outside the M25 and down to the coast. 20 current projects range from £1.5m to £9m. Working for the main developers, Persimmon Homes, Bellway, Cala and Churchill, so a good spread of clients. The work covers all the civils, groundworks and infrastructure site requirements.

You will be an Estimator, capable of pricing in a competitive market, reporting to a Senior QS, with good industry knowledge. You must be self-motivated and eager to help the company expand. You may currently be working for a developer and keen to take on the additional responsibilities of working for a contractor or seeking the next move up. You are likely to have a minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience to fill this role. Formal qualifications, whilst good to see, are not essential, experience in Groundworks and Civil Engineering is essential.

Essential in understanding the requirements of the role:

• Able to take off from drawings, both hard copy and electronic format
• Estimating and understanding how to incorporate contingencies into the prices
• Prepare Bills of Quantities
• Exposure and experience inGroundworks and Civil Engineering.
• Identifying scope changes
• Experience of pricing projects with minimal supervision or guidance
• Estimating skills with good IT ability and presentation

This is an excellent role for an individual looking for a long-term position where they can get their head down and get on with their job. There is a strong forward order book, so continuous employment is assured. You should live within one hours travel of Leatherhead.

Salary expectations from £55,000 to £65,000 initially, can start on a self-employed basis, if preferred. Rate based on your experience and the amount you can contribute to the business growth.