Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Twickenham, London
Estimating Manager (Listed Buildings / Churches / Abbey's / Foundations) Twickenham (Hybrid) £100,000 - £115,000 + Hybrid Working Options + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Are you an Estimator with experience in groundworks, basements, or civil engineering who's ready to work on some of London's most prestigious projects whilst being able to step up into a management position? Do you want the opportunity to join a close-knit business with over 30 years of success, that will sponsor you through chartership, provide external and internal training and unparalleled progression? This is your chance to be part of a company that delivers exceptional results while fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment and is the go to name in their niche of high-end listed buildings foundational repairs. On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected contractor with an outstanding reputation for quality and service. You will work on complex structural residential and commercial projects, benefiting from hands on training, mentorship, and clear career progression. The company prides itself on its friendly team culture, industry expertise, and commitment to developing long term careers. In this role, you will be responsible for producing accurate, value engineered cost estimates, managing tenders from initial enquiry through to contract award, and liaising closely with clients, suppliers, and colleagues to ensure smooth project delivery. You will play a key role in pricing works, negotiating terms, and ensuring a seamless handover to operations for successful project execution. This role would suit an Estimator with experience in groundworks, basements, or civil engineering who's ready to work on some of London's most prestigious projects with a leading construction specialist that invests in your growth, provides industry-leading training, supports your progression into leadership, and offers hybrid and flexible working options. The Role Produce accurate, competitive estimates and assess tender risks/opportunities. Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and teams. Lead a team and train others Liaise with senior management team to manage project pipelines and time frames The Person Proven Estimating experience Worked within groundworks, basements, or civil engineering or similar Reference number: BBBH26336 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Oct 04, 2026
Full time
Estimating Manager (Listed Buildings / Churches / Abbey's / Foundations) Twickenham (Hybrid) £100,000 - £115,000 + Hybrid Working Options + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Are you an Estimator with experience in groundworks, basements, or civil engineering who's ready to work on some of London's most prestigious projects whilst being able to step up into a management position? Do you want the opportunity to join a close-knit business with over 30 years of success, that will sponsor you through chartership, provide external and internal training and unparalleled progression? This is your chance to be part of a company that delivers exceptional results while fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment and is the go to name in their niche of high-end listed buildings foundational repairs. On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected contractor with an outstanding reputation for quality and service. You will work on complex structural residential and commercial projects, benefiting from hands on training, mentorship, and clear career progression. The company prides itself on its friendly team culture, industry expertise, and commitment to developing long term careers. In this role, you will be responsible for producing accurate, value engineered cost estimates, managing tenders from initial enquiry through to contract award, and liaising closely with clients, suppliers, and colleagues to ensure smooth project delivery. You will play a key role in pricing works, negotiating terms, and ensuring a seamless handover to operations for successful project execution. This role would suit an Estimator with experience in groundworks, basements, or civil engineering who's ready to work on some of London's most prestigious projects with a leading construction specialist that invests in your growth, provides industry-leading training, supports your progression into leadership, and offers hybrid and flexible working options. The Role Produce accurate, competitive estimates and assess tender risks/opportunities. Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and teams. Lead a team and train others Liaise with senior management team to manage project pipelines and time frames The Person Proven Estimating experience Worked within groundworks, basements, or civil engineering or similar Reference number: BBBH26336 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Estimator to join a well-established construction and civil engineering contractor. With a strong pipeline of projects and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business that values its people and offers long-term career prospects. The Role You will work as part of a collaborative and experienced team, preparing competitive tenders for a wide range of major projects for. Due to exciting growth plans, the company are looking for an ambitious individual who's eager to develop their career, with clear opportunities to progress into a Senior Estimator role. Key Responsibilities • Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of JCT & NEC civil engineering and groundworks packages on major projects. • Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope. • Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and build cost databases. • Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure estimates reflect practical delivery methods. • Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings as required. • Maintain and update estimating tools and systems. The Candidate • Proven experience in estimating within the Building & Civil engineering or groundworks sector, preferably on Civils / Energy projects • Strong understanding of construction methods and pricing • Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite (not essential) • Excellent numerical and analytical skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Strong communication and negotiation skills • A proactive, driven, and ambitious mindset - keen to grow with the business Package and Benefits • Competitive salary and package, dependent on experience • Work with a respected company that values people and teamwork • Be part of a growing business with excellent career development opportunities • Varied and exciting projects across the region • Supportive and collaborative working environment This is a fantastic opportunity for an Estimator looking to take the next step in their career and grow alongside a thriving company. INDAB
Oct 01, 2026
Full time
Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Estimator to join a well-established construction and civil engineering contractor. With a strong pipeline of projects and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business that values its people and offers long-term career prospects. The Role You will work as part of a collaborative and experienced team, preparing competitive tenders for a wide range of major projects for. Due to exciting growth plans, the company are looking for an ambitious individual who's eager to develop their career, with clear opportunities to progress into a Senior Estimator role. Key Responsibilities • Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for a range of JCT & NEC civil engineering and groundworks packages on major projects. • Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope. • Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and build cost databases. • Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure estimates reflect practical delivery methods. • Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings as required. • Maintain and update estimating tools and systems. The Candidate • Proven experience in estimating within the Building & Civil engineering or groundworks sector, preferably on Civils / Energy projects • Strong understanding of construction methods and pricing • Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite (not essential) • Excellent numerical and analytical skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Strong communication and negotiation skills • A proactive, driven, and ambitious mindset - keen to grow with the business Package and Benefits • Competitive salary and package, dependent on experience • Work with a respected company that values people and teamwork • Be part of a growing business with excellent career development opportunities • Varied and exciting projects across the region • Supportive and collaborative working environment This is a fantastic opportunity for an Estimator looking to take the next step in their career and grow alongside a thriving company. INDAB
Assistant Estimator Wembley Permanent, full time Up to 42,000 plus package The company Our client is a specialist RC frame and groundworks contractor based in North West London. The business started out in steel fixing in London in 2005 and has grown into a contractor delivering RC frames, groundworks, external works and steel fixing across London and the wider UK. Work spans RC frame construction, concrete foundations, basement construction, drainage, section 278 works, external works, brick and block and sheet piling, across residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure schemes. The role Working alongside the estimating team, you will support the pricing of RC frame, groundworks and external works packages from enquiry through to submission. This is a genuine development role. You will be given real ownership of smaller tenders early on with support from senior estimators, and a clear route towards Estimator as you progress. Responsibilities Producing quantity take offs from drawings for substructure, RC frame, drainage and external works packages Preparing and issuing enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors, then analysing and comparing returns Assisting with the build up of rates covering labour, plant, materials and preliminaries Compiling tender documentation and supporting submissions to deadline Maintaining the enquiry register, tender tracker and pricing records Attending site visits and mid tender interviews with the estimating and operations teams Liaising with the commercial and site teams on handover of successful tenders What we are looking for Some estimating or measurement experience within civils, groundworks, RC frame or steel fixing. Candidates from a quantity surveying or site engineering background looking to move into estimating will be considered Confident reading drawings and taking off quantities A construction related qualification such as an HNC, HND or degree in civil engineering, construction management or quantity surveying Good Excel skills, with any exposure to take off software an advantage Organised, accurate and comfortable working to tender deadlines Full right to work in the UK What is on offer Salary up to 42,000 depending on experience Structured progression to Estimator with mentoring from the senior team Varied workload across residential, commercial and infrastructure schemes rather than repeat product Office based in NW2 with occasional site visits 3D Personnel Ltd is a specialist recruitment business operating across the UK and Ireland, providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions across the construction, engineering and related sectors. 3D Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Sep 27, 2026
Full time
Assistant Estimator Wembley Permanent, full time Up to 42,000 plus package The company Our client is a specialist RC frame and groundworks contractor based in North West London. The business started out in steel fixing in London in 2005 and has grown into a contractor delivering RC frames, groundworks, external works and steel fixing across London and the wider UK. Work spans RC frame construction, concrete foundations, basement construction, drainage, section 278 works, external works, brick and block and sheet piling, across residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure schemes. The role Working alongside the estimating team, you will support the pricing of RC frame, groundworks and external works packages from enquiry through to submission. This is a genuine development role. You will be given real ownership of smaller tenders early on with support from senior estimators, and a clear route towards Estimator as you progress. Responsibilities Producing quantity take offs from drawings for substructure, RC frame, drainage and external works packages Preparing and issuing enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors, then analysing and comparing returns Assisting with the build up of rates covering labour, plant, materials and preliminaries Compiling tender documentation and supporting submissions to deadline Maintaining the enquiry register, tender tracker and pricing records Attending site visits and mid tender interviews with the estimating and operations teams Liaising with the commercial and site teams on handover of successful tenders What we are looking for Some estimating or measurement experience within civils, groundworks, RC frame or steel fixing. Candidates from a quantity surveying or site engineering background looking to move into estimating will be considered Confident reading drawings and taking off quantities A construction related qualification such as an HNC, HND or degree in civil engineering, construction management or quantity surveying Good Excel skills, with any exposure to take off software an advantage Organised, accurate and comfortable working to tender deadlines Full right to work in the UK What is on offer Salary up to 42,000 depending on experience Structured progression to Estimator with mentoring from the senior team Varied workload across residential, commercial and infrastructure schemes rather than repeat product Office based in NW2 with occasional site visits 3D Personnel Ltd is a specialist recruitment business operating across the UK and Ireland, providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions across the construction, engineering and related sectors. 3D Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Estimator Civil Engineering Location: Kent Salary: Starting from £85,000 + Package Employment Type: Permanent The Opportunity We are working with an established and growing civil engineering contractor based in Kent who is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction and commercial capability. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a strong background in civil engineering to join a well-established contractor with a healthy pipeline of work across Kent, London and the wider South East. The business is looking for someone who understands the realities of pricing civil engineering projects and can confidently take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission. The Role Working closely with the senior management, commercial and operational teams, you will be responsible for preparing competitive and commercially robust tenders across a range of civil engineering projects. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications Preparing detailed cost estimates for labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages Producing competitive tender submissions Undertaking take-offs and preparing bills of quantities Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tender documentation Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required Working closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure accurate project pricing Supporting tender negotiations and handovers following successful awards Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors About You We are looking for an experienced Estimator who has previously worked within the civil engineering or groundworks sector. You will ideally have: Proven estimating experience within civil engineering A strong understanding of groundworks and infrastructure packages Experience pricing projects from tender stage through to submission Good knowledge of labour, plant, material and subcontractor costs Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation Good communication and negotiation skills Experience working for a civil engineering contractor or subcontractor Knowledge of the construction market across Kent and the South East would be advantageous What's on Offer This is an opportunity to join a stable, established contractor where you will have genuine involvement in securing new projects and supporting the continued growth of the business. The position offers a salary starting from £85,000 + package, with the overall offering dependent on experience. For an experienced Civil Estimator based in Kent or the surrounding areas who is considering their next move, we'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.
Sep 26, 2026
Full time
Estimator Civil Engineering Location: Kent Salary: Starting from £85,000 + Package Employment Type: Permanent The Opportunity We are working with an established and growing civil engineering contractor based in Kent who is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction and commercial capability. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a strong background in civil engineering to join a well-established contractor with a healthy pipeline of work across Kent, London and the wider South East. The business is looking for someone who understands the realities of pricing civil engineering projects and can confidently take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission. The Role Working closely with the senior management, commercial and operational teams, you will be responsible for preparing competitive and commercially robust tenders across a range of civil engineering projects. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications Preparing detailed cost estimates for labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages Producing competitive tender submissions Undertaking take-offs and preparing bills of quantities Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tender documentation Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required Working closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure accurate project pricing Supporting tender negotiations and handovers following successful awards Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors About You We are looking for an experienced Estimator who has previously worked within the civil engineering or groundworks sector. You will ideally have: Proven estimating experience within civil engineering A strong understanding of groundworks and infrastructure packages Experience pricing projects from tender stage through to submission Good knowledge of labour, plant, material and subcontractor costs Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation Good communication and negotiation skills Experience working for a civil engineering contractor or subcontractor Knowledge of the construction market across Kent and the South East would be advantageous What's on Offer This is an opportunity to join a stable, established contractor where you will have genuine involvement in securing new projects and supporting the continued growth of the business. The position offers a salary starting from £85,000 + package, with the overall offering dependent on experience. For an experienced Civil Estimator based in Kent or the surrounding areas who is considering their next move, we'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.