At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop budgets, analyse quotations, and produce Bills of Quantities for civils projects.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Milton Keynes focused on high-profile infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days holiday, private healthcare, and a car allowance among other perks.
- Other info: Familiarity with tools like Bluebeam or ACC is essential.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of pre-construction, shaping major projects from the start.
- Qualifications: Experience in civils projects and understanding of estimating principles like SMM7 required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Department: Estimating
Location: Milton Keynes Office
We’re looking for an ambitious Estimator to join our Milton Keynes team, working on major, high‑profile civils and infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing exciting work and shaping projects from the earliest stages. As an Estimator, you’ll be at the heart of our pre‑construction team, developing accurate and competitive tenders while collaborating closely with operational and commercial teams.
What you will be doing:
- Develop detailed budgets from first principles, including labour, materials, plant, and equipment
- Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure best value
- Review drawings, specifications, programmes, and scope of works
- Carry out accurate measurement and quantity take‑offs using tools such as Bluebeam / ACC Take Off
- Produce Bills of Quantities in line with relevant methods of measurement (e.g. SMM7)
- Identify project risks and opportunities, contributing to a risk & opportunity register
- Explore and propose value engineering solutions
- Support and participate in bid negotiations and client meetings
- Produce tender reports for adjudication and take part in review and settlement meetings
- Collaborate with internal teams and actively contribute to knowledge sharing
What you will bring:
- Experience in civils projects such as groundworks, substructure, drainage, roadworks, paving, earthworks, or RC frames
- A solid understanding of estimating principles and methods of measurement (e.g. SMM7)
- Experience using electronic take‑off tools (e.g. Bluebeam, ACC or similar)
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with commercial awareness
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
Desirable (but not essential):
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management
- Experience with estimating software such as Candy
Benefits:
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare
- Car Allowance
- Company Pension
- Volunteering Days – With Careys Foundation – or other organisations that are important to you
- Health Care Cashplan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car Leasing Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Life Assurance
- Buy/sell holidays
- Other discounts and Cashback plans
Estimator in Milton Keynes employer: Careys
This role is based in Milton Keynes, where you will work on significant civils projects. The company offers a range of benefits including a car leasing scheme and volunteering days through Careys Foundation, promoting community engagement. Join a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing and innovation.
