Estimator - Civils

Salary: £60,000 - £90,000
Location: Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire

My client is a privately-owned, independent civil engineering/groundworks contractor. They specialise in groundworks, remediation, and general civils.

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for all aspects of the tendering process, from pre-qualification through to tender submission, and then on award, ensuring a smooth handover to the site team.

Your main responsibilities will include:
• Estimating and preparing tender submissions for a range of civil engineering projects.
• Taking off and preparing bills of quantities.
• Working with operational colleagues to establish methodology, programme, resource requirements, etc.
• Working with commercial and procurement colleagues to identify sub-contractor packages, prepare enquiries, and interrogate returns to select suppliers.
• Contributing to the risk review/assessment process where required.
• Participating in meetings, as required. E.g. tender settlement meetings, presentations to clients, tender negotiations, and pre-start meetings.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of operating methods on site and the materials and resources required.
• Supporting and coaching more junior members of the team.

They offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which is negotiable depending on skills and experience.

We would love to hear from you if you have:
• Experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator, preferably for a civil engineering/groundworks contractor, with the ability to prepare tender submissions from first principles.
• Contractual and commercial awareness, with the ability to understand and interpret drawings and other construction information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting, successful relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• A great attention to detail and are accurate and numerate.
• The ability to manage your own workload and achieve demanding deadlines.

If you like the look of this role and want to be considered, don't hesitate to apply now. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details