Estimator - Civil Engineering, Waterways & Dredging

Estimator – Civil Engineering, Waterways & Dredging Location: Staffordshire (office-based, with site visits across the UK) Type: Permanent, full-time

The company Our client is a specialist civil engineering contractor working in water-related construction, dredging and environmental regeneration across the UK. They have their own fleet of specialist land and water-based plant, and they aim to be a regenerative contractor that creates environmental, social and economic value through every project. They’re an Investors in People accredited business with a strong, values-led culture.

The role

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you’ll produce accurate, compliant tenders for a varied mix of civil engineering and waterway projects, from first enquiry through to handover to the delivery team. You’ll work closely with contracts, project and commercial colleagues, as well as clients, regulators, subcontractors and suppliers.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and submitting tenders and budgets on time, including through the client’s tender query process

• Producing accurate take-offs and keeping market rates up to date

• Estimating project costs, managing early-stage cash flow forecasts and identifying cost savings

• Identifying and managing tender risk, including health and safety, environmental and contractual risk

• Pricing work using specialist land and water-based plant, and allowing for factors such as tidal cycles and working windows

• Procuring competitive subcontract and supplier quotations

• Writing quality submissions, including method statements

• Carrying out site visits across the UK to identify risks and opportunities

• Preparing handover files for the delivery team and getting feedback on live jobs

• Building strong client relationships and promoting environmentally friendly solutions that fit client budgets

What we’re looking for

• Estimating experience in civil engineering or construction (essential)

• HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering (essential)

• Good understanding of NEC3/4 and JCT contracts and their impact on pricing

• Experience in water-related construction, marine works or dredging is a strong advantage

• Able to write professional tender submissions and method statements

• Confident with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Analytical, conscientious and curious, with excellent attention to detail

• Strong time management, adaptable to shifting priorities

• Happy to travel to sites across the UK

• CSCS (Manager or Academic), NVQ Level 6 or CITB SEATS (preferred)

• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer

• Varied, technically interesting projects with a real environmental focus

• A collaborative, one-team culture within a values-led business

• Investment in your training and development