PSR Solutions are working with a market leading contractor within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit an Estimator to Join their Pre-Construction team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in the Derby. The client specialises within Demolition, Earthworks, Civils and Groundworks.
Estimator Roles and Responsibilities
Lead the estimating function for civil engineering and groundworks projects.
Review tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to fully understand project requirements.
Prepare detailed cost estimates including materials, plant, labour, subcontractors, and preliminaries.
Identify and evaluate project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
Manage and coordinate subcontractor and supplier enquiries, ensuring competitive quotations are obtained.
Lead tender adjudication meetings, presenting costs, risks, and commercial considerations to senior management.
Support bid submissions with written methodology, programme input, and supporting documentation.
Liaise with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners during pre- and post-tender negotiations.
Ensure all estimating activities are carried out in compliance with company procedures.
Support handover to operations teams on successful tenders, ensuring clarity of scope, risks, and assumptions.
Mentor and support junior estimators within the department.Estimator Requirements
Proven experience in estimating within civil engineering/groundworks, ideally with a Tier 1 or strong Tier 2 contractor.
Strong technical knowledge of groundworks, highways, drainage, utilities, earthworks, infrastructure & commercial projects.
Excellent understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and programming.
Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify cost risks and opportunities.
Ability to interpret complex tender documentation and specifications.
Strong negotiation and communication skills with clients, supply chain, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work to deadlines.
Leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior staff.
Experience pricing main contract works would be advantageous but not essential.Estimator Benefits
Salary - £50,000 - £70,000 DOE
Based in Derby
Company Vehicle
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company PensionIf you are interested in this Estimator role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions