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Civils Estimator Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience Holiday: 32 Days incl. bank holidays Sector: Civil Engineering, Rail, Estimating, Construction Our client is a leading UK provider of construction and engineering services to the rail network, supporting major infrastructure and rail projects across the country. The company delivers specialist services across trackwork, civil engineering, construction and rail infrastructure, working with major clients across the industry. With extensive sector expertise and a strong focus on safety, quality and delivery, they play an important role in maintaining and developing the UK's rail infrastructure. Due to continued business growth, they are looking to recruit an estimator form a civil engineering background. You'll primarily be overseeing drainage, concrete and other small civils projects within railway depots. Your day to day will include reviewing drawings, producing quantity take-offs, identifying commercial risk, and maximising value engineering opportunities. Position Duties Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and scopes of work to understand project requirements. Preparing detailed estimates and competitive tenders for civil engineering and rail projects. Completing accurate quantity take-offs and measurements for earthworks, drainage, groundworks, concrete, utilities, roads and associated civil works. Obtaining and analysing quotations from subcontractors, suppliers and plant providers. Pricing labour, materials, plant, subcontractor costs, preliminaries, overheads and project-specific requirements. Liaising with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and project teams to clarify tender requirements and obtain accurate costs. Identifying commercial risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential areas of cost exposure within tenders. Carrying out value engineering and identifying alternative construction methods or materials to improve cost efficiency. Preparing detailed tender documentation, pricing schedules and supporting information for submission. Working closely with the commercial and pre-construction teams to ensure estimates are accurate and commercially viable. Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required to assess project conditions and potential risks. Maintaining accurate estimating records and updating cost databases with current labour, material and subcontractor rates. Monitoring tender deadlines and ensuring all bids are completed and submitted accurately and on time. Position Requirements 3 to 5 years of proven experience working as an Estimator within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure. Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods, including groundworks, drainage, earthworks, utilities, concrete and rail. Experience preparing detailed cost estimates, tenders and competitive quotations. Ability to accurately complete quantity take-offs and measurements from drawings and specifications. Strong knowledge of labour, material, plant and subcontractor pricing. Experience obtaining, assessing and negotiating supplier and subcontractor quotations. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential cost exposure. Ability to undertake value engineering and identify cost-effective construction solutions. Good understanding of tender processes, contract documentation and project specifications. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using estimating or construction software. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail. Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams. Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Commercially minded, organised and proactive approach to estimating. Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits where required. Position Remuneration Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Regular working hours and strong annual leave allowance plus bank holidays, for a great work-life balance. A collaborative working environment, as a part of a growing specialist firm within the rail and infrastructure sectors. Full support to progress your career within the industry and the opportunity to learn from sector experts. Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator based in Grays, Essex. (with site visits as required) Our client delivers Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing solutions across commercial, industrial and residential sectors. Job Overview Responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for mechanical services packages. This includes reviewing specifications, mechanical drawings, carrying out detailed take-offs, liaising with suppliers/subcontractors, and producing full cost plans for HVAC, plumbing and public health systems. Key Responsibilities Prepare mechanical estimates for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic services, drainage and associated plant. Analyse tender documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules and scope of works. Produce material and labour take-offs, bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender summaries. Obtain, evaluate and negotiate quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors. Identify project risks and include appropriate allowances. Support the development of pre-construction budgets and cost plans. Work closely with electrical estimators, design engineers, project managers and the commercial team. Attend internal tender review meetings and contribute to tender strategy. Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions and assumptions. Produce detailed and clearly structured final tender submissions. Maintain accurate estimating records and update internal cost databases. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services or mechanical contracting. Strong understanding of mechanical building-services systems Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and specifications. Competency with estimating and digital take-off tools. Excellent numeracy, commercial awareness and attention to detail. Desirable Experience in MEP estimating or combined services tenders. Qualifications HNC/HND, NVQ, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (advantageous). Proven track record in electrical estimating (required). CSCS card (or willingness to obtain). On Offer: Competitive salary Company car / allowance Pension scheme Career progression opportunities Private health care Excellent annual leave entitlement

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.

A well-established, self-delivering groundworks and civil engineering contractor is looking to add an experienced Estimator to its team in Cheadle Hulme on a temp to perm basis. The Estimator will price civil engineering, groundworks and reinforced concrete frame packages, producing competitive tenders that win the right work at the right margin. The Estimator Role Build accurate estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documents Take off quantities for labour, plant and materials across groundworks and civils schemes Source competitive quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors Break down costs, overheads and risk, and put forward value engineering or alternative methods where they add value Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings and handle clarifications Work closely with procurement, project managers and site teams so what is priced matches what is delivered Prepare full handover packs when a tender is won, highlighting risks, assumptions and exclusions Keep market rates current and maintain a strong network of suppliers and subcontractors About You The successful Estimator will have a proven track record in groundworks, civil engineering or RC frame, with groundworks as your core strength. Sound knowledge of drainage, foundations, earthworks, highways and utilities Confident using Valesco or similar estimating software, plus Excel Able to read and interpret drawings, specifications and contracts HNC, HND or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying; RICS or CIOB membership is an advantage Organised enough to run several tenders at once against tight deadlines Why Apply As an Estimator here, your pricing directly shapes which projects the business wins and how profitable they are. You will work closely with the commercial and operational teams in a business that values practical, accurate estimating. To apply for this Estimator role, send your CV or contact Abbie Burnett at RTL Group.