Estimator
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000.0 to £55,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Company Car or Allowance + Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1SN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4645214_1751277077 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in Derby, operating across the commercial, industrial and energy industries. This multi-accredited contractor delivers projects valued at up to £20m for an array of high-profile clients and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and hands-on professional development. Due to continued success, they are seeking an Estimator to join their pre-contract team.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Derby office with the option for hybrid and flexible working.
Your new role
As Estimator, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and submitting tenders from first principles, including obtaining quotations for subcontract work, materials and plant, and compiling programmes
- Liaising with clients to ensure a full understanding of their requirements is obtained
- Assisting in checking details of order and preparing documentation for, and attending, handover meetings with the contracts department if tenders are successful
- Assisting junior staff when required to ensure competence in the duties required of them
- Representing the company at all times and promoting good relations with clients (and their representatives), subcontractors and the general public
- Conducting site visits to determine factors that could influence the cost of undertaking works.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Experience in estimating within the civil engineering industry (or a related field)
- Ability to estimate from first principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Company car or car allowance (up to £6,600 per annum)
- 34 days' annual leave
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Company pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
- Profit share scheme
- Private health insurance
- Reimbursed business mileage
- Reimbursed professional fee to a recognised body (e.g. RICS, ICE or similar)
- Continuous training and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a forward-thinking contractor and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.
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