Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering & Groundworks

Naughton Contracts Limited; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Office-based role in Hatfield

Job summary

Naughton Contracts Limited (NCL) in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our office-based team. You will produce accurate, competitive tenders and estimates across groundworks, earthworks, basements, site set-up and enabling, and general civil engineering.

In this role, you will analyse documents, source subcontractor quotations, present pricing to clients, identify value engineering opportunities, and mentor junior estimators.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Membership of CIOB/RICS desirable but not essential.
• Valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tenders for groundworks, earthworks, basements, civil engineering, and site set-up/enabling projects.
• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications to identify scope, risk, and opportunity.
• Source and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers to build competitive pricing.
• Prepare and present bid submissions, method statements, and pricing schedules to clients.
• Liaise with clients, designers, and internal project teams throughout the tender process.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving measures without compromising quality or safety.
• Support the commercial team with post-tender negotiations and handover to delivery teams.
• Maintain accurate records of historical pricing data, productivity rates, and market trends.
• Mentor and support junior estimators within the team.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisation

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in QS/CE/Construction Management

CIOB/RICS membership desirable

CSCS card

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Naughton Contracts Limited (NCL) in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our office-based team. You will produce accurate, competitive tenders and estimates across groundworks, earthworks, basements, site set-up and enabling, and general civil engineering.

In this role, you will analyse documents, source subcontractor quotations, present pricing to clients, identify value engineering opportunities, and mentor junior estimators.