Certain Advantage
Estimator (Construction)
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Estimator (Construction / Civil Engineering)
Bristol, Bath or South West England (Hybrid / Remote)
Salary: £40,000 - £41,000 + £4k Car Allowance + Training + Development + Progression + Company Benefits + Bonus
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Structures Estimator based in the UK (preferably South West). This role is on a permanent basis and offers a remote / hybrid working pattern, with occasional travel to offices in Northfleet or Chesterfield, and client sites.
Do you have estimating experience, looking to develop your skills working on exciting structural projects across the UK, within a successful business, which will invest in your ongoing training and development?
Are you looking for a role where you can contribute to complex projects, in a collaborative team? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected specialist delivering difficult access, rope access, concrete repair and structural refurbishment works across buildings, infrastructure and industrial sites.
The Company:
We are working with a leading UK specialist in structural maintenance and refurbishment. The business delivers challenging assignments nationwide, involving rope access, facade works, concrete repair and complex structural interventions. This includes notable projects across football stadiums, Wembley, and the Natural History Museum.
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The company is part of a larger multidisciplinary engineering group, offering strong internal resources, stability and a friendly, collaborative culture.
The Role:
This role is suited to an estimator with a commercial mindset and a strong understanding of construction or civil engineering projects.
You will:
- Manage estimating activities from enquiry through to job win or close out, on a range of challenging structural projects
- Prepare tenders, proposals and offer letters based on client requirements
- Attend site visits and client meetings to support accurate pricing
- Produce tender documentation including basic programmes and health and safety information
- Work closely with the operations and commercial teams
- Prepare full handover information for awarded projects and chair handover meetings
- Seek continuous improvement and identify cost saving opportunities for both the client and the organisation
The Individual:
We are looking for someone who can show:
- A strong understanding of construction or civil engineering projects
- Commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail
- Ideally some experience with steel and concrete repair or maintenance works
- Good communication skills and confidence working with clients
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders
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The Benefits:
- £4k Car Allowance or Company Car
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Discretionary Annual Bonus (based on company performance)
- Life Assurance
- Free financial, mortgage and pensions advice
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Holiday purchase option
- Auto enrolment pension
- 24/7 virtual GP service and mental health support
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee discounts
- Occasional staff share options
- Continued company growth creating further opportunities
- Supportive, family feel atmosphere
- Varied and challenging national projects
Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.
Working with Certain Advantage
We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you are looking for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we will work with you to find it.
We partner with businesses across the UK to recruit talent in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing and Technical Services.
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