Senior Estimator – Groundworks & Civil Infra (Dorset)

Meriton Associates Ltd; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Secure and growing workload

Supportive leadership team

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Meriton Associates Ltd in Dorset is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator or Groundworks Estimator to take ownership of tenders from enquiry to submission, across civil engineering, infrastructure and groundworks.

The role offers work on highways, earthworks, drainage, foundations and residential enabling works, with a strong order book and opportunities for career progression within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven estimator experience in civil engineering, infrastructure or groundworks.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Commercially astute with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Review tender documents, specs, drawings and client requirements.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assess project risks and opportunities during tender process.
• Produce detailed pricing schedules, cost plans and tender submissions.
• Collaborate with operations, commercial and pre-construction teams.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings when required.
• Support value engineering initiatives and alternative construction methods.
• Assist handovers to delivery teams after tender awards.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Estimator experience

Tendering

Drawings interpretation

Attention to detail

Estimating software

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Multi-tendering

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Meriton Associates Ltd in Dorset is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator or Groundworks Estimator to take ownership of tenders from enquiry to submission, across civil engineering, infrastructure and groundworks.

The role offers work on highways, earthworks, drainage, foundations and residential enabling works, with a strong order book and opportunities for career progression within a growing business.