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Estimator
July 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Estimator
Estimator
Chelmsford
£70,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance £6k + Clear Pathway for Progression + Stable Company + Close Knit Team + Exciting projects + Yearly Performance Bonuses + Starting ASAP
Join a well-established and growing civil engineering company as their new Estimator. Play a key role within a supportive and respected team, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas welcomed. You'll have a chance to make a real impact and contribute directly to the company's department through ongoing growth and success.
With success and growth driven by their reputation for high-quality work and strong relationships with their clients, this is an opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a great team. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standard, enjoy ongoing recognition for your work and become a valued team member, not just a number.
Your Role As Estimator Will Include:
* Review tender documents and drawings to scope groundworks (excavation, drainage, foundations) and perform take-offs
* Prepare cost estimates including materials, labour, plant, and risk allowances; propose value engineering.
* Source supplier and subcontractor quotes, maintain pricing data, and ensure market-aligned rates.
* Coordinate with internal teams and clients to support bid strategy and pre-construction planning.
* Guide junior estimators and oversee bid submissions.
The Successful Estimator Will Need:
* Experience preparing groundworks or civil tenders - Residential sector preferred but not essential
* Proven track record of successful contracts, with evidence of previous projects worked on.
* Full, valid UK driving licence required for site visits and client meetings.
* Commutable to Chelmsford
For immediate consideration call David Blissett on 020 3813 7954 and click to apply!
Keywords: Estimator, Cost Estimator, Cost Manager, Civils, Construction, Civil Engineering, Residential, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Basildon, Southend, Colchester, Suffolk
This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Please visit our website at futureengineer.co.uk to view other positions we are currently handling. Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.