Estimator - Hilton

Construo; Hilton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Bi-annual bonus

Private healthcare

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Construo Recruitment are partnering with a leading civil engineering and building contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their pre-contract team in Hilton. The role focuses on preparing competitive tenders from enquiry through to submission, with strong emphasis on first-principles estimating for civil engineering projects including industrial buildings, drainage and concrete structures.

Salary £42,000-£45,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Estimator in civil engineering or construction.
• Experience with industrial buildings, drainage and concrete structures.
• Strong ability to estimate from first principles (labour, plant, materials, subcontractors).
• Knowledge of NEC3 Options A and B, JCT and ICE contracts.
• Read and interpret drawings and tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed tenders and budgets in line with client requirements and procedures.
• Review tender docs to identify risks and requirements.
• Conduct site visits to assess access, ground conditions and utilities.
• Produce estimates from first principles including labour, plant, materials and subs.
• Prepare quantities and calculate rates and outputs.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor quotations.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain costs.
• Develop resourced programmes and reconcile with tender summaries.
• Work with Contracts Department on construction methodologies.
• Attend tender reviews and support handovers.
• Ensure estimates comply with HSEQ procedures.
• Support junior estimating staff.

Skills

Estimating from first principles

Reading drawings and tender docs

Contract knowledge NEC3/JCT/ICE

Subcontractor negotiation

Numerical/analytical skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

CESMM

Builders' Quantities

Standard methods of measurement

Job description

Estimator

£42,000 - £45,000 + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Benefits

Hilton

Construo Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading privately owned civil engineering and building contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their pre-contract team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator with a background in civil engineering, industrial buildings, drainage and concrete structures to join a well-established contractor delivering projects across the energy, industrial and commercial sectors.

The Role

As Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing competitive and commercially robust tenders and budgets, from initial enquiry through to submission and successful project handover.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing detailed tenders and budgets in line with client requirements and company procedures
• Reviewing tender documentation, specifications and contract conditions to identify risks and requirements
• Carrying out site visits to assess access, ground conditions, utilities and other factors affecting project costs
• Producing estimates from first principles, including labour, plant, materials and subcontractor costs
• Preparing detailed quantities and calculating appropriate rates and outputs
• Obtaining, analysing and negotiating subcontractor quotations
• Liaising with suppliers and buyers to obtain competitive material, plant and service costs
• Developing resourced programmes and reconciling them against tender summaries
• Working closely with the Contracts Department to develop competitive and practical construction methodologies
• Attending tender review meetings and supporting successful project handovers
• Ensuring estimates comply with company health, safety, quality and commercial procedures
• Supporting junior estimating staff and contributing to their development where required

Requirements

• Proven experience working as an Estimator within civil engineering or construction
• Experience with industrial buildings, small to medium-scale civil engineering, drainage and concrete structures
• Strong ability to estimate from first principles, including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
• Good understanding of NEC3 Options A and B, JCT and ICE contracts
• Knowledge of CESMM, Builders' Quantities and standard methods of measurement
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction costs and risks
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Strong subcontractor procurement and negotiation experience
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Salary between £42,000 and £45,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Bi-annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive and forward-thinking working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estimator looking to join an established contractor with a strong project pipeline across the energy, industrial and commercial sectors, with projects typically ranging from £500k to £10m.