Estimator - Civil Engineering
A leading privately owned UK civil engineering and building contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its growing pre-contract team.
The business delivers projects across the energy, industrial and commercial sectors, typically ranging from £500k to £10m.
The Role
You will prepare competitive tenders and detailed cost estimates, working closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and operational teams from enquiry through to contract award.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing tender documents, drawings, specifications and contract conditions.
- Preparing estimates and tenders from first principles.
- Producing quantities, activity rates and tender summaries.
- Pricing labour, plant, materials and subcontract works.
- Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Carrying out site visits and assessing project risks.
- Developing construction methodologies with Contracts and Operations teams.
- Supporting tender reviews, handovers and contract awards.
- Ensuring estimates meet company, health & safety and quality requirements.
Experience Required
- Previous estimating experience within civil engineering, construction or building.
- Experience across areas such as industrial buildings, drainage, concrete structures and civil engineering.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, labour and plant outputs.
- Experience with first-principles estimating and subcontract procurement.
- Knowledge of NEC3, JCT or ICE contracts would be advantageous.
- Familiarity with CESMM, Builders' Quantities or other measurement methods.
- Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred.
- Strong commercial, analytical and communication skills.
Please contact David@ PPM Recruitment on 0121 580 8950