At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare accurate cost estimates and manage multiple tenders for exciting highway projects.
- Company: Established highways contractor with a strong reputation in civil engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, car allowance, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Long-term career progression and supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on diverse local authority projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways or civil engineering estimating and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 80000 £ per year.
Estimator – Highways & Civil Engineering
Location
Rainham, Essex
Salary
£50,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday
Job Type
- Full Time | Permanent
- Join a Growing Highways Contractor Delivering Major Local Authority Projects
- We're looking for an experienced
- Estimator to join an established and expanding highways contractor based in
Rainham, Essex .
This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with experience in highways, surfacing, civil engineering or infrastructure to play a key role in securing a diverse range of projects across London and the East of England.
You'll be working on everything from local authority term maintenance contracts through to standalone civil engineering and Section 278 schemes, becoming an integral part of a business with an excellent reputation for delivering quality highway projects.
The Role
Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, you'll be responsible for producing accurate, commercially competitive tenders across a varied portfolio of highway maintenance and civil engineering projects.
Projects will include
- Highway maintenance works
- Carriageway and footway resurfacing
- Section 278 schemes
- Civil engineering projects
- Drainage works
- Public realm improvements
- Private developer works
- Local authority framework projects
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
- Completing detailed take-offs and bills of quantities
- Pricing labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages
- Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and internal delivery teams
- Supporting handover from tender stage through to project delivery
- Managing multiple tenders simultaneously whilst meeting deadlines
About You
We're keen to speak with Estimators who have experience within one or more of the following sectors:
- Highways
- Civil Engineering
- Road Surfacing
- Infrastructure
- Utilities
- Groundworks
You'll ideally have
- Previous estimating experience within highways or civil engineering
- Strong commercial awareness
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
- Good understanding of estimating software and Microsoft Office
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team environment
What's On Offer?
- Salary between
- £50,000 and £80,000 , depending on experience
- Performance-related bonus
- Car allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Long-term career progression
- Stable pipeline of local authority and private sector projects
- Supportive and experienced commercial team
- Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting schemes
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Estimator – Highways & Civil Engineering employer: Andrews Recruitment Group
Join a forward-thinking and award-winning civil engineering contractor in Kent, where your expertise as a Senior Estimator will be valued and rewarded. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional growth. Be part of a team that not only prioritises your development but also leads the way in reducing carbon emissions in construction.
