Job Description

With over 30 years civil engineering, earthworks and groundworks experience, our client offers an integrated project delivery solution for their clients within the highways and railway sectors.

Due to the number of new tenders and enquiries, our client has an immediate need for a freelance civil engineering Estimator, on an Outside ir35 basis to work alongside the Commercial Manager and wider commercial and preconstruction team.

This would be an initial 6 month Outside ir35 contract, with the expectation for it to turn into a long-term opportunity.

Estimator roles and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working alongside the pre-construction team, you will have experience in pricing civil engineering, earthworks and drainage packages from 1st principles, possessing a sound knowledge of civil engineering techniques, outputs and resources.

• You will develop and manage cost estimates that align with tender documentation and project requirements.
• Work with Commercial Manager to produce budgets, cost plans, and design to cost budgets.
• Be responsible for producing and delivering accurate cost estimates, tender summaries, and costed risk registers.
• Comfortable presenting cost estimates at internal and external meetings.

Estimator requirements:

• Engineering background and degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar qualification and relevant experience
• 5+ years' experience as working on Civil Engineering projects
• Experience in pricing earthworks & drainage packages from 1st principles and able to read drawings
• Conversant with different types of Estimating Software and generally strong IT Skills
• Understanding the significance of project constraints on cost of delivery
• Commercial acumen and contractual awareness
• Ability to take off quantities from drawings
• Ability to liaise with internal and external customers

Estimator Benefits:

• Long-term Outside ir35 contract position
• Working for an established and growing civil engineering specialist
• Negotiable day rate.
• Immediate role.

If you are interested in this Estimator role, apply now.