Estimator - Civils

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.

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.

• 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 (phone number removed)