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Construction Estimator

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Lympne

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Are you an Estimator with a strong knowledge of measurement methods such as CESSM3 or SMM7?

Do you have proven experience as an Estimator within construction or civils?

Location: Lympne, Kent (hybrid after 6 months) 
Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE

A civils contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a well-established, multi-disciplinary construction business delivering projects across the construction, rail, and civils sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing commercial team, supporting the preparation of accurate, competitive tenders across a range of building and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing tender documentation, pricing works, and supporting bid submissions from initial enquiry through to final submission.

You will be responsible for producing detailed cost estimates, engaging with subcontractors and suppliers, and ensuring all submissions are commercially robust and aligned with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyse tender documentation and capture client requirements
Produce accurate Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for pricing purposes
Prepare and issue material and subcontractor enquiries
Carry out site visits to inform pricing and tender submissions
Build up rates and pricing, incorporating subcontractor and supplier quotes
Produce competitive commercial submissions for internal review and sign-off
Attend pre- and post-tender meetings
Ensure compliance with current HSQE legislation, construction methods, and best practices
Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver high-quality tender submissions

Essential:

Proven experience as an Estimator within construction or civils
Strong knowledge of measurement methods (e.g., CESSM3, SMM7, Highways Method of Measurement)
Experience pricing traditional and design & build contracts
Working knowledge of NEC3 and/or JCT contracts
Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills
Desirable:

Experience across rail or infrastructure projects
Understanding of programmes and project sequencing
Knowledge of construction materials and plant requirements

What's On Offer:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Car allowance
Pension scheme (8% combined contributions)
Life assurance
23 days annual leave + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
Flexible / hybrid working
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering long-term career progression and the chance to be part of a collaborative and high-performing team

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