Senior Estimator - Groundworks

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

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering contractor in the UK is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join their team. You'll prepare competitive tenders for civil engineering projects, requiring strong estimating experience, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you're ambitious and ready to grow with a respected company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating within the civil engineering or residential groundworks sector.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for civil engineering projects.
• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations.

Skills

Estimating in civil engineering

Construction methods understanding

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Estimator to join a well‑established, privately owned residential groundworks and civil engineering contractor. With a strong pipeline of projects and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business that values its people and offers long‑term career prospects.

The Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of civil engineering and groundworks packages on major housing developments.
• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and build cost databases.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure estimates reflect practical delivery methods.
• Attend pre‑tender and post‑tender meetings as required.
• Maintain and update estimating tools and systems.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven experience in estimating within the civil engineering or residential groundworks sector
• Strong understanding of construction methods and pricing
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite (not essential)
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive, driven, and ambitious mindset – keen to grow with the business

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and package, dependent on experience
• Work with a respected company that values people and teamwork
• Be part of a growing business with excellent career development opportunities
• Varied and exciting residential groundworks projects across the region
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Please contact John Ashcroft for more information (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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