Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed budgets from first principles, including labour, materials, plant, and equipment
• Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure best value
• Review drawings, specifications, programmes, and scope of works
• Carry out accurate measurement and quantity take-offs using tools such as Bluebeam / ACC Take Off
• Produce Bills of Quantities in line with relevant methods of measurement (e.g. SMM7)
• Identify project risks and opportunities, contributing to a risk & opportunity register
• Explore and propose value engineering solutions
• Support and participate in bid negotiations and client meetings
• Produce tender reports for adjudication and take part in review and settlement meetings
• Collaborate with internal teams and actively contribute to knowledge sharing

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in civils projects such as groundworks, substructure, drainage, roadworks, paving, earthworks, or RC frames
• A solid understanding of estimating principles and methods of measurement (e.g. SMM7)
• Experience using electronic take-off tools (e.g. Bluebeam, ACC or similar)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with commercial awareness
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management
• Experience with estimating software such as Candy

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
• Health Care Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Buy/sell holidays
• Other discounts and Cashback plans