Job Title: Estimator
Salary: 50,000 to 65,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Hattersley
Type: Permanent, Hybrid
About the Role:
Our client is looking to strengthen their Civil team with an Estimator for their Central framework. Based at the Hattersley office, you will be responsible for creating project estimates for a multi-million-pound design & build framework within the water sector. Reporting directly to the Estimating Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
- Appraisal of civil solutions, reviewing scope, specifications, and drawings to ensure estimates and supplier quotations comply with client requirements.
- Producing detailed activity schedules or Bills of Quantities (BOQ) from specifications and drawings, in line with the client's cost capture system.
- Selecting the most suitable subcontractors and suppliers for each project and inviting them to tender.
- Obtaining accurate prices for all aspects, including subcontracts, materials, plant, and labour.
- Pricing/producing estimates for all or some aspects of the works using agreed standardised rates and first principles.
- Reading and interpreting detailed construction programmes and developing simple critical path programmes to inform project-related costs.
- Producing budget and target cost workbooks for presentation in internal governance sessions before submission to the client.
About the Client:
Our client is an integrated design and build provider working within the water sector. With over 1,000 staff across eight regional centres, they support several long-term water sector frameworks and recently won two additional frameworks. They operate both as a sole contractor and in joint ventures and alliances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Estimating solutions and ensuring compliance with client requirements.
- Developing activity schedules and BOQs for works.
- Subcontractor and supplier selection, tender invitations, and pricing.
- Bottom-up estimating using standardised rates and principles.
- Interpreting construction programmes and critical path planning.
- Presenting budget and target cost workbooks internally before client submission.
What Our Client is Looking For:
- Qualification in civil engineering.
- Experience in the water or utilities sector.
- Multi-disciplinary engineering environment experience.
- Knowledge of civil construction (e.g., earthworks, R.C. bases, roads, drainage, etc.) and associated temporary works.
- Current relevant CSCS card.
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive salary package.
- Hybrid working.
- Car/car allowance (job needs dependent).
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with an additional 5 days available to buy.
- Pension scheme with contributions.
- Life Assurance, Health Insurance, and Private Medical Insurance.
- Additional benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme, discounts, savings hub, and Kids Pass.
Eligibility:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and possess relevant qualifications and experience.
Opportunity for Growth:
Our client fosters a diverse and inclusive environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and grow your career to its full potential. As signatories of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, they support veterans transitioning into civilian roles and are committed to promoting mental health in the workplace through initiatives like the Mates in Mind programme.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.