Estimator - Surfacing & Civils
Location: Scunthoripe, North Lincolnshire
Salary: 50k - 60k + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join an established and growing surfacing and civils business.
This is a key position within the commercial and pre-construction team, responsible for pricing a range of tenders and quotations, completing detailed take-offs and working closely with clients, suppliers and operational teams.
The successful candidate will have previous estimating or quantity take-off experience and be confident working with tender documentation, supplier quotations and commercial pricing.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage estimating opportunities from initial enquiry through to tender submission.
- Prepare detailed take-offs, quantities and cost estimates.
- Price tenders and quotations accurately and competitively.
- Review drawings, specifications and contract documentation to identify scope, risks and opportunities.
- Obtain and compare quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Maintain accurate pricing and cost databases.
- Monitor tender pipelines and conversion rates.
- Record and analyse tender outcomes and reasons for wins and losses.
- Work closely with Commercial Managers and operational teams to ensure a smooth handover of successful projects.
- Develop strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, framework partners and consultants.
- Keep up to date with market rates, legislation, standards and industry developments.
- Ensure tender submissions and estimating records are accurate and completed within required timescales.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in estimating, quantity take-offs or pre-construction.
- Experience pricing construction tenders and quotations.
- Ideally, experience within surfacing, highways, civils or a related construction sector.
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.
- Good knowledge of estimating and take-off software.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills when dealing with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider commercial team.
- A full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Permanent position with an established business.
- Opportunity to develop your career within a commercial and pre-construction environment.
- Varied tender and estimating workload.
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced commercial and operational teams.
David@PPM Recruitment on 0121 580 8950