Estimator

Groundworks Estimator – Civil Engineering – Kent & South East
Excellent opportunity with a fast-growing contractor | Immediate start | Competitive salary

We,re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and rapidly expanding civil engineering contractor based in the Southeast. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that offers clients a full in-house solution – from design and build to ongoing maintenance – across both private and public sector projects.

They deliver a wide range of works, from public highways and large housing developments to bespoke private builds and smaller improvement schemes.

The Role – Groundworks Estimator:

Reporting directly to the company owner and working closely with the project team, you’ll be responsible for:

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Producing accurate cost estimates for groundworks and associated civils packages (e.g., drainage, utilities, landscaping, earthworks, remediation) from 1st principles.

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Developing tender submissions and cost plans aligned with project documentation.

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Supporting budget creation and contributing to costed risk assessments.

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Presenting estimates and summaries internally and to clients where required.

What We’re Looking For:

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Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or similar, with relevant experience.

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5+ years in a Groundworks Estimator role, ideally in the residential civil engineering sector.

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Strong understanding of estimating software and solid all-round IT skills.

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Ability to take off quantities from drawings with confidence.

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Commercially aware with a strong grasp of contracts and cost control.

What’s on Offer:

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Work with one of the region’s fastest growing civil contractors.

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Negotiable salary and package – dependent on experience.

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Immediate start available for the right candidate