Estimator / Senior Estimator

Nicholas Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor in the East Midlands is seeking an Estimator to join their team during a period of strategic growth. The role involves producing quotations, managing tenders for projects up to £10m, and engaging with clients. Offering a competitive salary, company vehicle, and clear progression opportunities, this is ideal for candidates eager to develop within a stable and financially robust company.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Bonus

Pension

Clear progression support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in estimating with a groundworks/civil engineering contractor.
• Experience on residential projects advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate quotations from drawings and submit tender returns.
• Attend pre & post contract reviews and client meetings.
• Measure & 'Take-Off' quantities from drawings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Decisiveness

Job description

Trading for over 20 years, our client is a groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in the East Midlands, working on residential groundworks, major infrastructure and highways projects. With a turnover of 80+ million, they focus on growing sustainably, with the right people in place.

Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate quotations from drawings and submit tender returns
• Prepare rates for each item within the BOQ from first principles, technical knowledge and experience
• Produce tender report
• Attend pre & post contract reviews and client meetings
• Measuring & 'Taking-Off' quantities from drawings
• Sourcing pre-project information and supporting supplier / sub-contractor quotations, agreements & enquiries

Experience Required:

• Must have previous experience in estimating with a groundworks / civil engineering contractor or major infrastructure/highways contractor
• Expereince on residential projects would be an advantage
• Experience in the conversion of tenders for projects up to 10m+
• The ability to communicate effectively and work on your own initiative
• Decisive and reliable with excellent attention to detail

What's in it for you?

• Team culture - Great company, great people, strong Senior Management Team
• Progression - Clear progression and support
• Stability - Stable company with strong finances and order book for 2024
• Growth - The company are in a period of strategic growth and are forecasting an increase in turnover for 2025/26

Our client is offering a competitive salary (DOE) plus a company vehicle or car allowance, bonus, pension and additional benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator who want's to progress. Please contact John Ashcroft for more information (phone number removed)

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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