Estimator - Groundworks and Reinforced Concrete

Bennett & Game are pleased to represent an established specialist contractor seeking an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team in Barnsley.The company delivers groundworks and reinforced concrete structures packages across the building and civil engineering sectors, with projects typically valued between £5 million and £30 million.With a strong pipeline of secured projects and frameworks, this is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with relevant sector experience to join a stable and growing contractor offering long-term career development.Estimator Job OverviewPrepare accurate and competitive tenders from construction drawings, specifications and Bills of QuantitiesProduce detailed rates from first principlesMeasure and take off quantities from construction drawingsManage multiple tenders simultaneously at different stagesLead target price reviews and tender review meetingsObtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractorsLiaise with clients, consultants and design teams to obtain additional informationIdentify commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutionsAttend pre-contract and post-contract meetingsProvide commercial insight throughout the tender processPresent tender information and recommendations to senior managementComplete detailed handovers of successful tenders to the construction delivery teamEstimator Job RequirementsAt least three years' estimating experience within groundworks and/or reinforced concrete structuresPrevious experience preparing tenders from first principlesDemonstrable experience tendering for construction or civil engineering packagesExperience working on projects valued up to approximately £30 millionStrong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and technologyConfident measuring quantities and interpreting technical drawingsStrong commercial awareness and attention to detailExcellent communication and stakeholder-management skillsAbility to manage several tenders and competing deadlinesProactive, organised and capable of working independentlyBased within a commutable distance of BarnsleyEstimator Salary and BenefitsSalary of £40,000-£60,000, depending on experienceAnnual bonus schemeCompany healthcare cash planComfortable office-based working environmentFree on-site parkingLong-term career progressionSupportive and collaborative working culturePermanent position with an established specialist contractorBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.TPBN1_UKTJ