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Estimator

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chester

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Estimator – Ellesmere Port – Civil engineering/Heavy Civils – Permanent – Up to £70,000 Salary (Office Based). 
 
 Summary 
 A leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks Contractor is seeking a Mid to Senior Level Estimator to join their head office team in Ellesmere Port. This office-based role operates during standard office hours (08:00 to 17:30, with early finish at 16:30 on Fridays). The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing tender documentation, conducting site visits, and preparing detailed cost plans covering labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor packages. They will liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations, monitor market trends, and lead the preparation and submission of compliant tender documents. Close collaboration with procurement and pre-construction teams is essential to confirm scope, logistics, and pricing considerations. The role requires a strong background in civil engineering, particularly groundworks and earthworks estimating, with a minimum of five years’ relevant experience. 
 
 Key Responsibilities 
 • Review and assess tender documentation, drawings, and specifications 
 • Conduct site visits to understand project requirements accurately 
 • Prepare detailed and accurate cost plans for labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor packages 
 • Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and evaluate competitive quotations 
 • Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and material price movements 
 • Lead the preparation and timely submission of compliant tender documents 
 • Work closely with procurement on supplier pricing, sourcing, and material strategies 
 • Support pre-construction planning by confirming scope, logistics, and pricing considerations 
 
 Candidate Requirements: 
 5 Yr’s experience within Estimating role 
 Experience of Groundworks and/or Earthworks 
 Civil Engineering Experience

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