Senior Estimator - Civils

Approach Personnel Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading earthworks contractor based in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Estimator. You will play a key role in project budgeting, working primarily on earthworks projects. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in the field, with strong communication and negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000, along with additional benefits like a car allowance and private medical care.

Benefits

Fantastic salary up to £75,000

Generous car allowance

Yearly bonus potential

Private medical care

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Estimator within the earthworks industry.
• Full UK's driving license.

Responsibilities

• Identify scope of work and potential risks.
• Measure and calculate quantities of earthwork.
• Develop cost breakdowns including labour and materials.
• Apply contingencies or risk pricing.
• Compile final tender submissions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.

Skills

Commercial knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Construction Estimator with a background working on earthworks projects?

Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with an industry-leading, earthworks contractor, who are currently searching for an Estimator to join them on a permanent basis. As an Estimator, you will play a vital role in the commercial success the business, accurately calculating the budget for each project and negotiating with suppliers and gain quotes from subcontractors.

What's in it for you?

• Fantastic basic salary upto £75,000 (D.O.E)
• Geneorus car allowance sum
• Yearly bonus potential
• Private medical care

What are we looking for?

• Prior experience as an Estimator within the earthworks industry
• Excellent commercial knowledge and attention to detail
• Strong communciation and negotiation skills
• Full UK's driving license

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify scope of work, constraints, site conditions, and potential risks
• Measure and calculate quantities of earth to be excavated, filled, hauled, compacted, or stockpiled.
• Develop cost breakdowns of: labour, subcontractor costs, materials etc..
• Apply contingencies or risk pricing where needed
• Compile and format final tender submissions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather additional insights

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, WHY NOT APPLY