Estimator

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Estimator to join our tendering team. The successful candidate will lead the production of tender estimates for our civil and M&E engineering projects. This role requires a proactive individual with a growth mindset, excellent leadership, and communication skills. Responsibilities: * Being self-driven and continually working on developing their technical knowledge * Have a positive mindset, with a strong willingness to take on new challenges * Being a team player, with excellent communication skills, able to effectively collaborate with other members of the Tendering Department, other Group personnel and external consultants in the preparation of tenders * Being accountable for managing all aspects of a tender submission where assigned the role of Lead Estimator, including co-ordination of tender design, where required * Ensuring that tender submission price reviews are undertaken in accordance with company procedures * Obtaining materials and sub-contract quotations (with support from the Assistant Estimators) and estimating the cost of direct staff, labour and plant * Providing project-specific input to quality submission deliverables * Producing tender programmes, with assistance from delivery managers * Identifying and assessing key risks and opportunities associated with tenders and incorporating them in the tender sum assessment * Supporting the undertaking of post-tender checks and handover of successful tenders * Managing the work of the assigned Assistant Estimators. * Maintaining knowledge of the various statutory requirements governing the Company's work * Being familiar with the Forms of Contract typically used on the Group’s projects and the implications that any amendments to the forms may have * Maintaining an understanding of the Group’s Safety Statement and HSQE Management Systems * Ensuring tenders provide for the use of safe methods of work and welfare facilities in accordance with statutory provisions and good practice Requirements: * A degree in a relevant construction discipline or equivalent experience * Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry, either Civils and/or Mechanical & Electrical * Understanding of the commercial aspects of construction contracts through relevant construction experience and performance on similar * Able to plan, prioritise and manage work within fixed deadlines

Location: East Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 9/17/2025