Estimator
Matchtech · Greater Manchester, England
Estimator at Matchtech, based in Greater Manchester, England, paying £70,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £70,000 per annum
- Location
- Greater Manchester, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Closes
- 24 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Business Development
About 32% above the going rate for business development
Reference 609500
About the role
Our client, a leading civil engineering and infrastructure specialist, is seeking an Estimator to join their team. As part of their established estimating team, you will contribute to their successful, experienced, and diverse tendering group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpreting client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation
- Take off and review the BoQ's from the client information
- Prepare estimates promptly
- Collate supporting information during the estimating process, including opportunity and risk registers, together with key assumptions registers
- Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, regional business, and planner to agree on methodology and principles
- Work alongside the Business Development officers on strategic PQQ's and ITTs
- Prepare the estimating adjudication pack
- Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
- Prepare to estimate the handover pack
- Present the basis of the estimate and key assumptions
- Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimating and key assumptions
Job Requirements:
- Experience in estimating or an interest in moving into an estimating role
- Experience in Civil Engineering sector -shafts, tunnelling, pipelines, and groundworks
- Competence in construction techniques and resource requirements
- Proficiency with tender build-ups
- Numerate and familiar with estimating software
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and loyalty days
- Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
- Company car/ car allowance
If you are a driven and collaborative individual with estimating experience, looking to join a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to contribute to our client's continued success in the water sector.
Reference: 609500 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 24 Nov 2026 · Listed via Matchtech
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