Ground Works Estimator

Redstart Northwest Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Pension Scheme

Income Protection

Private Health Care

Death In Service Insurance

Critical Health Insurance

EV Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Profit Sharing

Varied range of projects

Career progression

Supportive environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Redstart Northwest Limited is seeking an experienced Groundworks Estimator to price and submit tenders for a range of groundworks and civil engineering projects from tender stage through to handover. You will work with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and our project team to deliver competitive, accurate estimates.

The role requires a strong background in groundworks and civils, the ability to read drawings, perform take-offs, and price labour, plant and materials.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating groundworks and civils projects.
• Ability to read construction drawings accurately.
• Proficient with take-offs, BOQs and tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs and tender documents.
• Prepare detailed groundworks/civils estimates.
• Produce take-offs and quantities.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Price labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages.
• Identify risks, exclusions and savings opportunities.
• Prepare and submit competitive tenders.
• Liaise with clients and main contractors.
• Support commercial and operations teams from tender to handover.

Skills

Groundworks Estimation

Civil Engineering

Tendering

Excel

Reading drawings

Take-offs

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GROUNDWORKS ESTIMATOR – JOIN OUR TEAM

Location: Main Office (Flexible Working Offered)

Salary: £70k+

Job Type: Full-time

Sector: Groundworks & Civil Engineering

We’re looking for an experienced Groundworks Estimator to join our growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in groundworks, civils and construction estimating who can confidently price projects from tender stage through to submission.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for a range of groundworks and civil engineering projects, working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and our project team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Preparing detailed groundworks and civils estimates
• Producing accurate take-offs and bills of quantities
• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotationsli>
• Pricing labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages
• Identifying project risks, exclusions and potential savings
• Preparing and submitting competitive tenders
• Liaising with clients and main contractors
• Supporting the commercial and operations teams from tender through to project handover

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience estimating groundworks/civils projects
• Has a strong understanding of excavation, drainage, foundations, roads, utilities and associated works
• Can read and interpret construction drawings
• Is confident using estimating/take-off software and Microsoft Excel
• Has excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Can work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders
• Communicates confidently with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Can work independently while contributing to a wider team

A strong background with a groundworks contractor or civil engineering company is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 1) A Matched Pension Scheme
• 2) Income Protection
• 3) Private Health Care
• 4) Death In Service Insurance
• 5) Critical Health Insurance
• 6) Access to the Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• A Profit Share Scheme
• Opportunity to work on a varied range of projects
• Long-term career progression
• Supportive and professional working environment
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the business

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Groundworks Estimator looking for your next opportunity, we’d like to hear from you.

All applications will be treated confidentially.