Groundworks Estimator
Location: Derby | Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Package | Type: Full-time, Permanent
Looking for a new Estimating that will push you? Feel like your brain could do more than just churn out rates? Good. We’re not looking for average.
We’re looking for a Groundworks Estimator with steel in their spine and sharpness in their numbers. This isn’t a cosy desk job with copy-paste spreadsheets and rinse-repeat quoting. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role with a team that actually builds what they price — and they do it right.
What’s the job?
- You’ll be pricing complex civil and groundworks packages across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects — sometimes with incomplete information, always with tight turnarounds, and never with your hand held. You’ll work closely with pre-construction, ops and directors to shape our pipeline and profitability.
Why this job stands out:
- You won’t be a cog in the machine. You’ll be a key player, directly influencing what we win and how we deliver.
- They build what they price. No disconnect between the estimator and the site – you’ll see your work become real.
- They invest in their people. Training, support, autonomy and a good working culture.
What we need from you:
- Proven experience pricing groundworks and civils projects (£500k to £10m+ ideally)
- Laser-focused attention to detail — nothing gets past you
- Confident using estimating software (we use [insert software if applicable])
- Ability to read drawings, spot risks and ask the questions others miss
- Cool head under pressure, thick skin when needed, and a team-first attitude
Bonus points if you:
- Have an engineering or site background (you “get” how things go together)
- Are known for pulling rabbits out of hats with your numbers
- Can hit the ground running from day one
Hit Apply Now or reach out confidentially to Daryl Richardson at (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) Let’s talk about what you’re really capable of.
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