Senior Estimator

Nicholas Associates; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor based in the West Midlands is seeking an Estimator/Senior Estimator to produce accurate quotations, prepare tender rates, and manage client meetings. Candidates should possess prior estimating experience within groundworks or civil engineering, with a focus on projects over £10m+. This role offers a competitive salary, vehicle allowance, and potential progression to Head of Estimating.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Bonus

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Strong team culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in estimating with a groundworks or civil engineering contractor.
• Experience in the conversion of tenders for projects up to £10m+.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate quotations from drawings.
• Prepare rates for items within the BOQ.
• Attend pre & post contract reviews and client meetings.

Skills

Estimating

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Job description

Our client is a groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in the West Midlands, working on residential groundworks, infrastructure projects. With a turnover of £100m, they focus on growing sustainably, with the right people in place.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate quotations from drawings and submit tender returns
• Prepare rates for each item within the BOQ from first principles, technical knowledge and experience
• Produce tender report
• Attend pre & post contract reviews and client meetings
• Measuring & 'Taking-Off' quantities from drawings
• Sourcing pre-project information and supporting supplier / sub-contractor quotations, agreements & enquiries

Experience Required

• Must have previous experience in estimating with a groundworks contractor or civil engineering contractor
• Experience in the conversion of tenders for projects up to £10m+
• The ability to communicate effectively and work on your own initiative
• Decisive and reliable with excellent attention to detail

What's in it for you?

• Team culture - Great company, great people, strong Senior Management Team
• Autonomy - You'll have the freedom to work in your own way
• Progression - Clear progression and support, opportunity to progress to Head of Estimating/Estimating Director
• Stability - Stable company with strong finances and order book for 2025
• Growth - The company are in a period of strategic growth and are forecasting an increase in turnover for 2025

Our client is offering a competitive salary (DOE) plus a company vehicle or car allowance, bonus, pension and additional benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator / Senior Estimator who want's to progress. Please contact John Ashcroft for more information on (phone number removed)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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