Assistant Estimator - Civil Engineering
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1SN |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4385027_1751546540 |
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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 Assistant 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 Assistant Estimator, your responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking quantity take-offs from tender documents and drawings
- Producing bills of quantities to the appropriate method of measurement for estimators and subcontract or material enquiries
- Liaising with the procurement department to ensure documentation is complete before enquiries are sent out
- Assisting the bid submission team in the preparation of tender submissions
- Maintaining and regularly publishing agreed rates and prices for labour, plant and materials
- Carrying out any other duties as requested by the estimators in order to assist with securing work for the business.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Previous experience estimating within the Civil Engineering industry
- Strong numerical, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Company car or car allowance (up to £6,600 per annum)
- 34 days' annual leave
- Flexible working
- Company pension scheme
- Profit share scheme
- Private health insurance
- Reimbursed business mileage
- Continuous training and development
- Reimbursed professional fee to a recognised body (e.g. RICS, ICE or similar)
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a forward-thinking and employee-first principal contractor.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or alternatively email a copy to james.mayfield- quoting job reference #4385027.
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 - work sponsorship is not offered by this contractor.
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