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We’re seeking an Senior Estimator to join our client, a growing and well-established civil engineering and building contractor based in Derby.
We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Estimator with a strong civil engineering background to join our dynamic and growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit, supportive environment where your contribution will have a real and lasting impact.
As a Senior Estimator, you’ll play a key role in securing exciting new projects across our civil infrastructure portfolio. You will lead the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates, working closely with pre-construction, design, and delivery teams to ensure our bids reflect both value and innovation.
If you’re already working as a Senior Estimator and are looking to take the next step in your career—or if you're a strong Estimator ready for progression—this could be the perfect move for you.
If you're looking to join a company with a family feel, low staff turnover, and a strong focus on career development, this could be the perfect opportunity. You'll be part of a close-knit team delivering exciting civil engineering projects with the support and stability to grow your career long-term.
The Role
As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting tenders and budgets including obtaining supporting quotations for subcontract work, material and plant. You will play a crucial role in the preparation and submission of tenders, ensuring they align with both client requirements and company procedures. This includes reviewing and acknowledging tender documents, checking specifications and contract conditions, and compiling accurate estimates using appropriate construction methods. You’ll collaborate with various departments, visit sites to assess conditions, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and prepare resourced programmes and summary sheets. Throughout the process, you'll ensure compliance with health and safety policies, legislation, and quality management systems. Upon contract award, you will assist in handover meetings and ensure all documentation is accurately completed and transitioned to the Contracts Department.
You’ll bring
We’re looking for someone with 5+ years of experience as an Estimator ideally from a heavy civils background. If you've worked on infrastructure projects such as battery storage facilities, substations, energy projects, or similar, we’d love to hear from you.
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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