At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare accurate estimates and collaborate with teams on exciting projects.
- Company: Join a successful commercial team in a friendly, collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, up to 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential in a supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Understanding of Civil Engineering, strong numerical skills, and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
- Job title
- Estimator
- Location
- Leeds
- Salary or rate
- £28000 - £40,000
- Contract type
- Permanent
About the role
Venatu arelooking for an experienced Estimator to join a successful commercial team.
You will be responsible for preparing accurate estimates, reviewing tender documents, and liaising with teams throughout the bidding process.
Key responsibilities
- Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist providers to support competitive tender submissions.
- Identify commercial, technical, operational, and programme-related risks and contribute towards tender risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare tender adjudication documents, clarifications, assumptions, qualifications, and supporting commercial information.
- Collaborate with operational, engineering, planning, and commercial teams to ensure estimates are practical, buildable, and aligned with project delivery requirements.
- Assist in the maintenance and development of estimating databases, benchmark rates, historical cost data, and pricing libraries
- Preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for Civil Engineering, Rail, Infrastructure, Marine, and multidisciplinary construction projects.
- Development of estimates using first principles and bottom-up estimating methodologies including labour, plant, material, subcontract, logistics, and productivity outputs.
- Preparation and derivation of Schedule of Rates (So R) based upon resource build-ups, productivity analysis, and construction methodologies.
- Undertake detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and technical documentation using manual and digital measurement techniques.
Essential
- Understanding of Civil Engineering and/or Rail construction methodologies
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of resource-based estimating principles
- Competent in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
- HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent practical estimating experience
- Strong numerical and analytical capability.
- What is on offer
- Competitive Pay
- A collaborative and friendly working culture, focussed on investing in people
- Up to 25 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working, depending on business needs (after probation)
- Company Sick Pay
- Annual professional subscription costs
- Excellent training & development opportunities, provided by our award nominated in house Training team
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Estimator in Leeds employer: Venatu Consulting Ltd
Join a forward-thinking company in Essex that values its employees and offers a supportive work culture. As a PSV Engineer, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career development, including training for your PCV licence. With no weekend shifts and additional benefits like free bus travel for you and a family member, this role is perfect for those seeking a rewarding and balanced work-life experience.
