Estimator – Civil Engineering
Location: Henfield
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join a growing civil engineering business. This is a key role within the pre-construction team, responsible for producing accurate and competitive tenders while working closely with internal teams, designers, subcontractors, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
· Review and assess tender documentation and client information
· Evaluate the commercial and technical viability of tenders
· Identify client requirements and develop the most competitive and compliant offer
· Identify risks, ambiguities, and value-engineering opportunities and discuss with Clients / Engineers
· Identify temporary works and design requirements
· Conduct site visits and engage with key subcontractors and suppliers
· Work closely with designers on Design & Build contracts
· Take off quantities and calculate net costs from first principles
· Liaise with Clients and Client Designers as required
· Collaborate with Commercial, Procurement, Design, Contracts, Plant, and Senior Management teams
· Develop construction methods, programmes, and cost-effective resource plans
· Ensure tenders are completed accurately and submitted on time
· Support tender reviews and risk evaluation processes
· Handover successful tenders to the Contracts Department upon award
Skills & Knowledge
· Strong financial and commercial awareness
· Pre-contract and tender management experience
· Ability to assess risk and programme constraints
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills