Estimator / Senior Estimator - Geotechnical Engineering

Alecto Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detailed-oriented Estimator / Senior Estimator for a position in Leeds. The role involves developing relationships with clients, preparing cost estimates, and managing project documentation. Candidates should have site investigation experience and strong skills in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous benefits package

Bonus scheme

Private medical cover

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in site investigation is essential.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Review tender documentation for accuracy and competitiveness.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines.
• Support bid and project delivery teams.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards and pricing trends.

Skills

Proven experience within the site investigation industry

Strong understanding of different contract conditions

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent organisational skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

CS 32736

Estimator / Senior Estimator - Geotechnical Engineering

Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working)

Salary: 38,000 - 50,000 (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Estimator / Senior Estimator to join our team based in Leeds. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing achievable and profitable work for the company by building and maintaining strong networks with clients, subcontractors, and industry contacts. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional within the site investigation industry to further their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key contacts to secure a strong and sustainable pipeline of work.
• Review and assess tender documentation, ensuring that bids are accurate, competitive, and aligned with company objectives.
• Assimilate and analyse large volumes of information efficiently and accurately to prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals.
• Manage workload effectively to meet tight deadlines in a high-demand environment.
• Support the bid and project delivery teams by providing accurate cost and commercial information.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, contract conditions, and pricing trends relevant to the site investigation sector.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience within the site investigation industry is essential.
• Strong understanding of the different contract conditions used within the sector (advantageous).
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience:
  • Estimator: 38,000 - 45,000
  • Senior Estimator: 44,000 - 50,000
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous benefits package, including pension and holiday entitlement.
• Bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays increasing to 31 with years of service.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression within a growing company.

To apply for this role please send your CV to (url removed) or (phone number removed) ext 202.

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