Estimator / Senior Estimator
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000.0 to £75,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Car/Allowance + Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 December 2025 |
| Location: | Dronfield, Derbyshire, S1 2LA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4752120_1764688231 |
Summary
You will be joining a privately-owned civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in South Yorkshire with a strong reputation for delivering projects across the UK. This multi-accredited and multi-sector contractor works in partnership with some of the industry's leading contractors and is renowned for their commitment to quality, safety and innovation.
As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Estimator to join their expanding team.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Chesterfield office (Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00) with hybrid and flexible working options.
Your new role
As Senior Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in securing major projects and driving commercial success.
You will:
- Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications to prepare robust submissions
- Produce accurate take-offs and BOQs using industry software
- Obtain and assess competitive subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Price bills analytically from first principles and evaluate risks and opportunities
- Lead tender adjudications and attend client meetings pre- and post-tender
- Maintain cost databases and provide accurate cost reports to senior management
- Mentor trainee estimators and contribute to continuous improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to influence high-value projects and work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic and supportive environment.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in estimating within civil engineering and/or groundworks
- Strong commercial and analytical acumen with ability to analyse data
- Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC3/4 contracts
- Experience of Conquest estimating packages
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience up to £75k)
- Company car or car allowance
- Holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service and flexibility to extend)
- Comprehensive health and medical insurance
- Flexible working
- Life assurance
- Fuel card
- Free on-site parking
- Professional development support and ongoing training
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to grow and advance your career with a leading 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 email a copy
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