Linsco Ltd
Estimator
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Estimator
Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE)
Location: East Midlands (Office-based with occasional site visits)
Additional: Car Allowance, Pension Scheme, Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Linsco are delighted to be working in partnership with our client, a well-established and respected contractor specialising in civil engineering, groundworks and brickwork services across the East Midlands and surrounding regions.
With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects for national housebuilders, developers and principal contractors, they continue to experience sustained growth and have secured a healthy pipeline of work across residential and commercial developments.
As a result, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their pre-construction team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a background in civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure projects to join a successful and growing business where they can play a key role in securing future work and supporting the company's continued expansion.
The Role
Working closely with the Commercial Director and senior management team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of civil engineering, groundworks and associated construction projects.
Projects are likely to include residential infrastructure works, roads and sewers, foundations, drainage, earthworks, external works, retaining structures and associated groundworks packages.
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Role Responsibilities
- Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
- Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
- Undertaking quantity take-offs and measuring works from drawings and specifications.
- Obtaining and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Preparing bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
- Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain information and competitive quotations.
- Attending pre-tender, client and site meetings where required.
- Working closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure accurate handovers following successful tenders.
- Supporting value engineering exercises and alternative construction solutions where appropriate.
About You
- Previous experience working as an Estimator within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of groundworks packages including drainage, foundations, roads and sewers, earthworks and external works.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
- Experience preparing accurate cost plans, tenders and estimates.
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software packages.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Relevant construction-related qualification would be advantageous.
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Car allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Opportunity to join a growing and financially stable contractor.
- Exposure to a diverse range of civils, groundworks and infrastructure projects.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Secure pipeline of work with established clients across the region.
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.
Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
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