Estimator / Senior Estimator

A well-established contractor working across groundworks and civil engineering is on the lookout for a client facing Estimator/Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team.
With a strong order book and longstanding relationships with some of the UK's leading developers and main contractors, this role offers the chance to take ownership of a varied and steady pipeline of work. The right person will play a key part in pricing residential and commercial groundwork packages, working closely with directors, clients, and the operational team.
What the role involves:

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• Producing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of groundworks and civils projects.
  
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• Reviewing drawings, specs, and tender documents to fully understand scope and risk.
  
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• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  
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• Attending meetings pre- and post-tender to represent the estimating team.
  
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• Helping to develop and support junior members of the department.
  
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What they're looking for:

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• A solid background in estimating within groundworks or civil engineering.
  
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• Confident understanding of the residential and commercial construction landscape.
  
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• Good head for numbers and detail, with a practical approach to problem-solving.
  
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• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
  
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• Comfortable using estimating software and standard IT tools.
  
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What's on offer:

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• Competitive salary.
  
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• A stable and growing company with a solid reputation in the industry.
  
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• Real opportunities to progress and have your voice heard.
  
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• A team that values collaboration, quality, and getting the job done right.
  
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If you're an experienced estimator looking to take the lead in a role where your input will be valued from day one, this could be a great move.

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Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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