Estimator
- Posted 19 May 2025
- Salary £50k - 80k per year
- LocationKent
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
- ReferenceJO0000058587
Job description
Estimator - Civils & Infrastructure
Location: Kent
Up to £80,000 + Car Allowance | Pension | Hybrid Working
Are you a seasoned Estimator with a solid track record in civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, or water projects? Ready to step into a long-term role with a contractor that values collaboration, technical integrity, and steady growth?
We're supporting a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the UK as they expand their pre-construction team in Birmingham. This is a key permanent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a business that delivers technically challenging projects across a broad range of sectors.
The Opportunity:
As Estimator, you'll work closely with senior leadership, pre-construction and delivery teams to prepare accurate and commercially competitive tenders. You'll contribute strategic insight to every bid - going beyond cost plans to consider risk, methodology, and value engineering. This is a business where your voice is heard, and your input matters from day one.
What's On Offer:
·Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
·Company car allowance
·Strong pension contributions
·Flexible hybrid working arrangements
·Clear route to senior roles as the business continues to grow
·Involvement in high-value, complex infrastructure schemes
·Down-to-earth, supportive team environment
What You'll Need:
·Background in civil engineering, infrastructure or related sectors
·Estimating experience with a Tier 2 or reputable regional contractor
·Solid understanding of construction methodologies and commercial drivers
·Confident producing first-principles estimates and building up costs
·Strategic thinker with a proactive and collaborative mindset
·Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management
·Comfortable liaising with clients, designers, and delivery teams
If you're looking for a long-term role where your input directly shapes winning work and project delivery - this could be the move for you.
For a confidential chat, call me on 02393 876 023 or send your CV across.
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways Project Delivery professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Toula Raftopoulou at Carrington West on 02393876023 for more information.
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