Estimator
Exciting Estimator position offering flexible working hours, long-term job security, contribute to multi-million-pound contracts with a highly reputable main contractor. Joining a well-established and respected specialist in the civils and groundworks sector, you will step into a pivotal role with exposure to prestigious projects and excellent prospects for both personal and career growth. Reporting directly to a senior director within the business, you will become an integral part of a company renowned for delivering high-quality civils and groundworks projects across commercial, public sector and educational clients. As Estimator, you will play a central role in tendering, costing, and supporting the delivery of technically complex projects, ensuring accuracy, value and competitiveness throughout the bidding process.
The role is based in the Mirfield area, with excellent transport links across Dewsbury, Batley, Heckmondwike, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Bradford, Leeds, Cleckheaton, Birstall and Liversedge.
What’s in it for you as an Estimator:
• £45,000–£50,000 salary
• Flexible hours (potentially consider condensed days)
• Mirfield location with strong transport links
• Training and development
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally recognised projects
• Clear career progression within estimating, commercial and project delivery pathways
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Main Responsibilities of the Estimator:
• Interpreting CAD drawings, technical designs and specifications to produce accurate take-offs
• Preparing detailed cost estimates from the ground up
• Collaborating with project and site teams to gather technical information and validate scope
• Communicating with suppliers to obtain quotations and evaluate materials and costs
• Assisting with tender submissions, cost plans and budgets
• Analysing risks, value engineering opportunities and commercial considerations
• Supporting the project lifecycle from tender stage through to delivery handover
• Maintaining organised records of historical costs and supplier pricing
• Visiting sites when required to understand conditions and project requirements
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Requirements for the Estimator:
• Educational background in construction, civils or quantity surveying
• 2 or 3 years experience in estimating within groundworks, civil engineering, or general construction
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, technical plans, and specifications
• Strong numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, estimating software and CAD viewing tools
To become an Estimator, I would love to receive CVs from Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers, Pre-Construction Managers, Bid Managers, Bid Coordinators, Commercial Managers, Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Procurement Managers, Cost Engineers and Cost Analysts.
Do you have the skills and experience? I look forward to receiving your application. Thank you Fiona E3 Recruitment.....Read more...
Graduate Quantity Surveyor Brighton£26,000–£30,000 + 28–30 days holiday, plus a day for your birthday + Flexible 37.5-hour week, with a supportive small-office + clear career progression + future profit-share via the employee ownership trustLaunch your QS career with real responsibility. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll gain hands-on experience in bank monitoring, construction projects, and professional surveying while working alongside senior QSs. This role offers real project exposure, opportunities to manage smaller assignments, and a clear pathway to fast-track your MRICS qualification.Based in Brighton, the office offers flexible hours, a supportive team, and a career-focused culture where growth and skill-building are genuinely supported. If you’re an ambitious, motivated, Graduate Quantity Surveyor who is ready to make your mark in construction, this is a role is for you.Your Role as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor will include:
Supporting senior QS’s on site visits and project reporting
Assisting with bank monitoring and day-to-day quantity surveying tasks
Shadowing and learning from experienced professionals to gain hands-on skills
Taking on small projects independently as your experience grows
The successful Graduate Quantity Surveyor will need:
A degree or HND in a construction-related field (QS, building surveying, construction management, property economics, or similar)
Motivation to pursue MRICS qualification and a long-term QS career
Ability to travel locally for site visits and work closely with a small team
Proactive, pragmatic attitude with a desire to learn and develop professionally
Keywords: Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Junior Quantity Surveyor, Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Junior Cost Consultant, Trainee Cost Consultant, Graduate Cost Consultant, Junior Estimator, Assistant Estimator, Graduate Surveyor, Junior Commercial Manager....Read more...
Interact with immediate team and the site management team, which could include a senior or craft bricklayer providing advice and guidance
Liaise with other construction trades such as site carpenters and roofers who could work for their own organisation or another contractor
Site managers again could work for their own company or the main contractor. In the case of smaller projects such as house extensions, liaison with the client, neighbours and officials such as building control surveyors would be expected
Training Outcome:
Site Supervisor/Foreman, Construction Manager, Estimator, Heritage Specialist (stonemasonry/restoration), or Trainer/Lecturer, with the option to start your own business for self-employment
Employer Description:Independent apprenticeship provider. Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness....Read more...
