Ground Investigation Estimator

Major Recruitment; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Training program

Employee assistance

Discounts

Recognition programmes

Job summary

Major Recruitment is seeking a Ground Investigation Estimator to join our established infrastructure team in Doncaster on a hybrid basis. You’ll prepare accurate estimates and tender submissions for ground investigation projects across highways, rail, energy and environmental sectors, reporting to the Operations Manager.

The role blends technical GI knowledge with commercial judgement, coordinating with estimating, operations and commercial colleagues to win work.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ relevant ground investigation industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of GI techniques, specifications, standards and forms of contract.
• Commercial awareness, attention to detail and confidence managing deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and a CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates and tender submissions for ground investigation projects.
• Assess opportunities, develop tender programmes and establish resource requirements.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations and review specifications and contract conditions.
• Attend site visits, tender interviews and client presentations, ensuring proposals address commercial, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

GI techniques knowledge

Contract forms knowledge

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Driving licence

CSCS card

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GROUND INVESTIGATION ESTIMATOR

Doncaster, Hybrid

Up to £55,000 per year

Full-time, permanent

Put your ground investigation expertise at the centre of winning new work.

Major Recruitment is recruiting for an established infrastructure specialist seeking a Ground Investigation Estimator to join its experienced team.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll help secure projects across highways, rail, nuclear, energy and environmental sectors. This is an opportunity to combine technical knowledge with commercial judgement, working closely with estimating, operations and commercial colleagues.

The role

• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates and tender submissions for ground investigation projects.
• Assess opportunities, develop tender programmes and establish resource requirements.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations and review specifications and contract conditions.
• Attend site visits, tender interviews and client presentations, ensuring proposals address commercial, safety and environmental requirements.

What you’ll bring

• 10 years’ relevant ground investigation industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of GI techniques, specifications, standards and forms of contract.
• Commercial awareness, attention to detail and confidence managing competing deadlines.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, a full UK driving licence and a CSCS card.

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £55,000.
• 25 days’ holiday, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Training, mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Employee assistance, retail discounts and employee recognition programmes.