Groundworks Estimator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Chorley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Chorley seeks an Estimator to prepare competitive tenders for civil projects across the North West. The ideal candidate should have experience estimating civils or groundworks with strong take-off skills. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £65,000, alongside benefits like an employee ownership scheme, company car, and career development support. Join a supportive team culture focused on shared success.

Benefits

Employee Ownership Scheme

Company Car / Allowance

Pension scheme

28 days of holiday

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as an estimator or more accomplished.
• Experience with estimating for residential or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of housing infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Review tender drawings, specifications, and ground investigation reports.
• Conduct take-offs and build estimates using software.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities for internal review.

Skills

Take-off and measurement skills

Collaborative mindset

Excellent communication skills

Experience estimating civils or groundworks packages

Working knowledge of estimating software

Tools

Causeway

ConQuest

Excel

Job description

A well-established and employee-owned civil engineering contractor, is looking to appoint an Estimator to join their growing team Chorley, covering projects across the North West. This is an excellent opportunity for a civils or groundworks estimator to join a financially robust contractor with over 30 years' presence in the region, a strong track record with major UK housebuilders, and a long-term pipeline of repeat business.

As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) business, the company gives its staff a direct stake in the company's success - offering more than just job security: shared rewards, a supportive team culture, and genuine career development.

You will work as part of a collaborative and experienced estimating team, preparing competitive tenders for a wide range of roads, sewers, drainage, and groundworks packages on major housing developments.

Groundworks Estimator Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 35,000- 65,000 depending on experience
• Employee Ownership Scheme and long-term profit share (6-10% historically)
• Company Car / Allowance
• Pension scheme,
• 28 day holidays 1 more every year
• Career development support

Groundworks Estimator Job Overview

• Reviewing tender drawings, specifications, and ground investigation reports
• Conducting take-offs and building estimates using 2D/3D software
• Pricing works including adoptable highways (S278/S38), sewers (S104), earthworks and substructures
• Engaging with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations
• Liaising with operational teams and Contracts Managers to validate outputs and build-ups
• Preparing Bills of Quantities and adjudication documentation for internal review

Groundworks Estimator Job Requirements

• Looking for either 2+ years' experience up to a more accomplished Estimator
• Experience estimating civils or groundworks packages for residential or infrastructure projects
• Good understanding of housing infrastructure, including adoptable works, drainage, and substructure
• Experience with Roads & Sewers, Groundworks, S.278 works, etc.
• Strong take-off and measurement skills
• Ability to build rates from first principles
• Working knowledge of estimating software (e.g. Causeway, ConQuest) and confident use of Excel
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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