At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare detailed project estimates and produce competitive tender submissions.
- Company: Join a growing pre-construction team in Chorley, focused on major infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Health support, flexible working, additional leave, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to mentor junior team members.
- Why this job: Play a key role in securing exciting projects while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering or construction with strong commercial awareness.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- We’re looking for an experienced
- Estimator to join a growing pre-construction team in
Chorley , supporting major infrastructure opportunities across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in
Rail, Highways, Water or Energy who enjoys building competitive tenders, solving complex problems and playing a key role in securing new projects.
The Role
As Estimator, you’ll play an important role throughout the tender process, producing accurate and competitive estimates while identifying opportunities to minimise risk and maximise project profitability.
You’ll work closely with engineering, planning, commercial and operational teams to develop strong tender submissions and ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction into project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed project cost and resource estimates
- Produce competitive and commercially robust tender submissions
- Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and the wider supply chain
- Collaborate with engineering, planning and commercial teams
- Support effective project handovers following successful tenders
- Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes
- Support and develop junior members of the estimating team
- What We’re Looking For
- Previous estimating experience within civil engineering or construction
- Experience across
- Rail, Highways, Water and/or Energy projects
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Confident using
- Excel and Microsoft Office
- A methodical and analytical approach to estimating
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and priorities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- What’s On Offer
- Health and wellbeing support
- Flexible working and additional annual leave options
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Training, development and career progression
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Estimator in Chorley employer: Key Talent Solutions
Key Talent Solutions is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Birmingham, UK. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge offsite prefabricated projects. Our commitment to producing high-quality, coordinated MEP models ensures that you will be part of a team that values excellence and creativity in building services.
