Estimator/Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering

Estimator/Senior – Civil Engineering

Location: Wakefield / Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to be exclusively representing a well-established civil engineering, build and steel contractor delivering projects across infrastructure, highways, industrial, energy, ports, flood defence and public realm sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans targeting £75m turnover, they are looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with the appointment of an Estimator.

The Role

Working as part of a growing pre-construction team, you'll play a key role in preparing accurate, competitive and commercially robust tenders for a wide range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Estimating Director, you will review tender documentation, undertake take-offs, obtain and assess subcontractor quotations, and contribute to the production of high-quality tender submissions.

Projects range across highways, infrastructure, energy, ports, industrial developments, flood defence and public realm schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and tender submissions from first principles

• Carry out quantity take-offs and cost planning exercises

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation

• Lead supply chain enquiries and assess subcontractor quotations

• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options

• Prepare pricing information for tender reviews and adjudications

• Work closely with planning, design, commercial and operational teams

• Produce detailed handover information for successful projects

• Support the delivery of accurate, compliant and commercially competitive tenders

What We're Looking For

• Experience in an Estimator role within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction

• Strong understanding of tendering, measurement and pricing

• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and bills of quantities

• Good commercial awareness

• Experience using estimating software (Causeway) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts would be advantageous

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Why Join?

• Exciting pipeline of projects across the Humber region and beyond

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Strong opportunities for progression within a growing business

• Family-oriented culture with a collaborative and supportive working environment

• Regular team-building activities and employee engagement events

• Opportunity to work across a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure sectors

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator looking to join a forward-thinking contractor where they can play a key role in the company's continued growth and development