Estimator
Advertised by Service Care Solutions
- Location
- Derbyshire
- Salary
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Construction
- Posted
- 3 November 2026
Job description
Estimator – Civil Engineering & Construction (INDM1)Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum + Company Vehicle/Allowance
An established and growing Civil Engineering and Construction contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their team in Derbyshire.
The company delivers projects across the Energy, Industrial and Commercial sectors, with project values ranging from £500k to £10m.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the full tendering process, from initial enquiry through to submission, ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive and commercially viable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and submitting detailed tenders, estimates and project budgets.
- Producing first-principles estimates covering labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
- Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Reviewing tender documentation, specifications and contractual requirements.
- Conducting site visits and liaising with clients to establish project requirements.
- Working closely with Contracts teams to establish suitable construction methods and programmes.
- Preparing cost summaries, resource programmes and site overhead calculations.
- Supporting successful contract handovers.
- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering and/or Quantity Surveying.
- Proven experience in a Civil Engineering or Construction Estimating role.
- Strong first-principles estimating experience.
- Experience with industrial buildings, civil engineering, drainage and concrete structures.
- Knowledge of NEC3, JCT and industry measurement standards, including CESMM.
- Experience obtaining and negotiating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- £50,000–£60,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Company vehicle or car allowance.
- Bi-annual bonus.
- Private healthcare.
- Contributory pension.
- Life insurance.
- Generous annual leave.
- On-site parking.
Reference 225793173
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