Job Description
Role: Estimator
Location: Saxilby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Company: Dowling Civil Engineering Ltd
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000
Dowling Civil Engineering Ltd is a leading subcontractor specialising in roads and sewers, housing developments, commercial schemes, and groundworks. We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our commercial team at our Saxilby office. This is a predominantly office-based role with occasional site visits across the Lincolnshire region.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Review and assess tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to identify project scope, risks, and key cost drivers across housing, infrastructure, and commercial schemes.
2. Conduct site visits to develop an accurate understanding of project requirements.
3. Prepare detailed and accurate cost plans for labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor packages.
4. Price both standard groundworks projects and more technical elements typical of commercial developments.
5. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and evaluate suitability.
6. Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and material price movements to maintain competitive and realistic estimates.
7. Lead the preparation and ...