Estimator

Overview

An established civils contractor based in Lincolnshire is seeking a talented Quantity Surveying and Estimating professional to join their team.

This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work across both pre-contract and post-contract phases - combining cost estimation, bid preparation, and financial oversight to ensure value delivery from concept to completion. This is a hands-on role with real impact, offering the chance to contribute directly to the success of each project.

Client

Our client is a respected civil engineering contractor delivering projects across infrastructure, highways, and earthworks. With a reputation for quality, safety, and innovation, they offer a collaborative working environment and long-term career development.

Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for both quantity surveying and estimating duties, supporting project delivery from tender stage through to completion. This hybrid role requires someone who is detail-oriented, commercially minded, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Analyse project plans, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour estimates.
Analyse tender documents and prepare competitive bids
Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
Conduct feasibility studies and cost planning·
Monitor project progress and assess variations and claims
Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure cost-effective delivery
Create interim applications
Analyse outcomes and write detailed financial reports.
Produce final accounts
Support value engineering and risk management initiatives
Generate customer and work stream opportunity appraisals
Person

Minimum 3 years’ experience in estimating or QS roles within civil engineering
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Knowledge and experience of JCT & NEC contracts
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and pricing
Project management and budgeting skills
Proficiency in estimating software (desirable)
Remuneration

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Hybrid working flexibility
Career development and progression opportunities
Benefits package including pension and other perks
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