Your new company is a contractor that undertakes a wide range of Construction, Engineering and Maintenance work in various sectors including airports, rail, defence, education, and highways. They have an opportunity to join a forward-thinking construction company to assist with pricing estimates on the reactive maintenance side of our business as well as larger projects valuing up to £7million using the Causeway software.

Your new role requires quotations to be prepared in accordance with the specification and project plans, drawings and other tender information using the Causeway and traditional estimating methods. The successful candidate will need to work collaboratively with colleagues and project managers to understand the project requirements, engage with the customer and contribute to the success of bid submissions. As part of the estimating process, you will need to evaluate accurate quantities of materials, labour, and equipment in sync with local and current rates. Items for measurement include enabling works, pile mats, drilled piles, pile caps, roadworks, tarmacking, deep and shallow drainage, formwork and concrete works, kerbs, earthworks, cut and fill on complex foundations. The form of contract would be JCT, and the role would be a full-time office-based position for six months, after which a hybrid working agreement could be adopted by both parties.

What you'll need to succeed is estimating experience in civil engineering or groundwork in the construction industry, be fluent in the MS Office suite of packages. Previous knowledge of estimating software is essential. You must have strong analytical, mathematical and communication skills. You must have the right to work in the UK and be based in the UK. You must be able to operate successfully in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and the requisite detail to assist the production team. Candidates with established knowledge of suppliers and the local construction market would have a distinct advantage. The successful candidate should be comfortable with the estimation of small works packages as well as capital project works too.

What you'll get in return is a competitive salary commensurate to your experience, ranging from £65,000 for intermediate to £85,000 for a senior estimator, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as support and promotional opportunities within an expanding team.

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