Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Location:

Truro, Cornwall

Company Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum

Hours:

8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000, dependent on experience

Holiday: 20 days plus 8 bank holidays

Sector:
Construction, Groundworks

Our client is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor serving developers throughout Devon. They work in partnership with more than ten of the UK’s largest house builders, delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundworks that support the delivery of much-needed new homes. By managing the early stages of construction, they help streamline the development process for their clients. This is achieved through a dedicated in-house workforce of skilled professionals who ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Due to continued growth, the business is now seeking an Estimator to join its pre-construction team in Cornwall. In this role, you will be responsible for bringing together project scope, designs, and cost estimates to meet stakeholder expectations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills will be essential, as you will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to produce accurate, competitive quotations while ensuring procurement requirements are met.

• Utilize drawings to produce detailed estimates for all aspects of ground works
• Quantity take-offs using software to measure materials and labour required
• Research, negotiate and compile quotations that are competitive while maintaining high standards across projects
• Identify risks and suggest management plans
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure buildability and early identification of issues that may occur, and negate them
• Confidently communicate and collaborate with all interfaces, such as external contractors, project managers, construction managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project success
• Continued learning to keep on top of market trends, material updates, legislative updates and legal obligations

• Proven experience in estimation in a construction or groundworks environment is essential
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and understand the specifications is required, with drawing experience an additional benefit
• Ability to prepare competitive cost estimates and quotations
• Clear, concise and accurate communication skills, over telephone, email, in person and in written communications
• Confidence in reporting to all stakeholders throughout the process
• High level attention to detail and a right first time attitude
• This role is primarily office based, with very occasional site travel, so the ability to reliably commute to the office is essential

• Up to £50,000 Salary dependent on experience
• Regular office hours 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• 20 Days Annual Leave plus 8 Days Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Friendly office atmosphere where every team member is driving success

This is an opportunity to join Devon’s premier civil engineering firm, in a position that is ready for someone to hit the ground running. The team all drive success with shared core values.