Estimator — Path to Senior Role on Major Civil Projects

Kingdom People; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom People is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our construction and civil engineering team in Watford. You will prepare competitive tenders for major projects, analysing documents to define scope and collaborating with managers to reflect practical delivery.

The role offers opportunity to progress toward a Senior Estimator as the business grows, with a supportive team and varied regional projects. A strong bias toward accuracy and competitive pricing is required.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating for Building & Civil engineering or groundworks.
• Able to read tender docs, drawings and specifications.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities for cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for JCT & NEC civil packages.
• Analyse tender documents, drawings and specifications to define scope.
• Liaise with suppliers/subcontractors for quotations and cost data.
• Collaborate with project managers/engineers to reflect delivery methods.
• Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings as required.
• Maintain and update estimating tools and systems.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Estimating software

MS Office

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kingdom People is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our construction and civil engineering team in Watford. You will prepare competitive tenders for major projects, analysing documents to define scope and collaborating with managers to reflect practical delivery.

The role offers opportunity to progress toward a Senior Estimator as the business grows, with a supportive team and varied regional projects. A strong bias toward accuracy and competitive pricing is required.