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Job Title

Estimator - Civils

Job ID:

3495805

Location:

South Yorkshire

Salary:

50K - 90K DOE + Benefits

Job
Description

Working with a large earthworks and demolition contractor, working within their civils team. You will be estmating drainage projects for new build housing sites.


As a Civils Estimator / Senior Estimator you will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, tender submissions and supporting the successful delivery of high-value civil engineering and construction projects.


Your duties as the Civils Estimator include:

  • Preparing Bills of Quantities: Take off measurements and extract details from specifications

  • Preparing Cost Estimates: Use first principles pricing methods and financial analysis

  • Tender Programmes: Develop detailed tender programmes to support bids

  • Adjudication Meetings: Attend with the Commercial Director before bid submission

  • Quotation Letters: Draft accurate letters detailing tender offers

  • Supply Chain Management: Evaluate and manage supplier enquiries for quotations

  • Value Engineering: Provide input into project risk and value engineering initiatives

  • Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, consultants and designers

  • Project Support: Assist project delivery teams with accounts and variations

  • Meetings Attendance: Represent Palmer Construction at internal, commercial and client meetings, including site visits

Requirements

  • Minimum of HNC in construction (or equivalent)

  • Previous experience of working in an estimating role within construction, ideally with civil projects

  • Proficient in estimation software such as ConQuest (or similar) and MS Office including Project

  • Ability to interpret drawings and specifications accurately

  • Strong analytical, numerical and negotiation skills with attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a flexible, problem-solving approach

  • A background in construction contracts

  • A full, clean UK driving licence

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