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Estimator
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Prepares estimates and budgets for major civil and infrastructure projects, quantifies works from drawings, analyses subcontractor quotations, identifies risks and value-engineering solutions, and supports tender reviews and client presentations.
About this role
We're looking for an Estimator to join our Work-Winning team, supporting the delivery of major civils and infrastructure projects across London and the South East.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with estimating experience who enjoys working collaboratively, solving complex challenges, and helping secure and shape high-profile construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing estimates and budgets from first principles
- Measuring and quantifying works from drawings
- Analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions
- Supporting tender reviews, adjudications, and client presentations
- Working closely with operational and commercial teams throughout the bid process
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
You'll be an experienced estimator with a track record of delivering successful bids within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure environments.
- Preparing estimates and budgets from first principles
- Measuring and quantifying works from drawings
- Analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions
- Supporting tender reviews, adjudications, and client presentations
- Working closely with operational and commercial teams throughout the bid process
A degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management would be advantageous, although equivalent industry experience is equally valued.
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
Skills
AdjudicationBudget PreparationCivil EngineeringClient PresentationConstruction ManagementDrawings MeasurementEstimatingQuantity SurveyingRisk IdentificationSubcontractor Quotation AnalysisTender ReviewValue Engineering
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