Senior Civil Estimator - Groundworks & Infrastructure

Calibre Search; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search are recruiting an Estimator to price civil engineering and groundworks projects across Yorkshire and the North of England. You will price tenders from first principles, review drawings and specifications, and collaborate with procurement and operations to secure work.

The ideal candidate will have proven estimator experience in civil engineering/groundworks, strong Excel and estimating software skills, and the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure.
• Experience pricing projects from first principles.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, groundworks, drainage and civil engineering.
• Experience with tendering and subcontractor procurement.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries and establishing project requirements.
• Preparing detailed estimates and tenders from first principles.
• Pricing civil engineering, earthworks and groundworks packages.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes and contract documentation.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations; producing bills of quantities and tender breakdowns.
• Carrying out take-offs and detailed measurement.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders.
• Attending site visits and tender meetings.

Skills

Tendering & pricing

Reading drawings & specs

Commercial awareness

Communication & negotiation

Full UK driving licence

Education

Construction or civil engineering qualification

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Calibre Search are recruiting an Estimator to price civil engineering and groundworks projects across Yorkshire and the North of England. You will price tenders from first principles, review drawings and specifications, and collaborate with procurement and operations to secure work.

The ideal candidate will have proven estimator experience in civil engineering/groundworks, strong Excel and estimating software skills, and the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.