Posted 24 days ago
Description
Senior Estimator - Civils & Groundworks
Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We're working with an established civils and groundworks contractor based in Penrith who are looking to bring an experienced Senior Estimator into the team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in civil engineering and groundworks to take ownership of tenders and help support the company's continued growth.
The Role:
- Preparing accurate cost estimates and tenders for civils and groundworks projects.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents.
- Producing detailed take-offs and pricing works from first principles.
- Obtaining and reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders.
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
- Working closely with the commercial and delivery teams to ensure competitive and realistic pricing.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within civils and groundworks.
- Strong knowledge of groundworks, infrastructure and civil engineering packages.
- Experience pricing projects from initial enquiry through to tender submission.
- Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Confident managing multiple tenders and working to deadlines.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to join an established and growing contractor.
- Long-term career prospects within the business.
- A varied workload across civils and groundworks projects.
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