Estimator / Senior Estimator

Nicholas Associates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Bonus

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is recruiting for an Estimator or Senior Estimator to strengthen the pre-construction team for large-scale groundworks. You will lead pricing and tendering for commercial packages, collaborating with clients, engineers and project managers to develop accurate bids.

Key strengths include strong numeracy, experience in groundworks and civil projects, and the ability to present tenders with confidence while identifying risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator in commercial groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong technical understanding of groundworks, drainage, foundations, roads, and external works.
• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.
• Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Confident communicator, capable of leading tender presentations and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead detailed cost estimates for groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive tenders.
• Work closely with the commercial, technical, and operational teams.
• Attend pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify risk and opportunity in tender submissions.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Tender presentations

Negotiation

Leadership

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced estimator looking to take the next step in your career? Nicholas Associates are working with reputable, long-serving groundworks contractor who are looking for an Estimator or Senior Estimator to strengthen the commercial team and help driving success across large-scale developments.

The Role

You will play a pivotal role in the pre-construction process, leading the pricing and tendering for commercial groundwork packages ranging from 5m to 20m+. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and project managers to develop accurate and competitive bids.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead detailed cost estimates for groundworks and civil engineering projects
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive tenders
• Work closely with the commercial, technical, and operational teams
• Attend pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and internal stakeholders
• Identify risk and opportunity in tender submissions

About You

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator in commercial groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure
• Strong technical understanding of groundworks, drainage, foundations, roads, and external works
• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
• Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Confident communicator, capable of leading tender presentations and negotiations

What?s on Offer

• A respected position within a long-established, financially secure company
• Opportunities to work on flagship UK projects
• Supportive team environment with long-term career progression
• Competitive salary, car allowance, pension scheme, and bonus

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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