Estimator - Earthworks & Civils

Enable Resourcing is recruiting for an Estimator - Earthworks & Civils to join a growing civil engineering contractor based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, specialising in earthworks and associated infrastructure packages.

This role is ideal for an engineer with approximately 1-3 years' site experience who is looking to transition into an estimating and pre-construction position.

You will support the pricing and tendering of earthworks and civils schemes, producing accurate, competitive and commercially sound submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Carrying out quantity take-offs
• Assisting with pricing of earthworks and civils packages
• Supporting development of cost estimates and build-ups
• Liaising with site teams, planners and subcontractors
• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Supporting value engineering and cost planning exercises
• Preparing tender clarifications and supporting bid documentation
• Attending pre-tender meetings where required
• Assisting with handover of successful tenders to delivery teams
• Supporting development of cost databases and estimating systems

You will work closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure tenders are technically accurate and commercially robust.

About You

• Approximately 1-3 years' site experience within civil engineering or earthworks
• Experience in an engineering role such as Site Engineer or Graduate Engineer
• Strong understanding of earthworks, groundworks and construction methodologies
• Good numerical and analytical capability
• Strong communication skills and team-focused approach
• Civil Engineering or Construction qualification
• Experience using Excel or estimating software

This role offers an excellent opportunity to move from site delivery into pre-construction within a specialist earthworks contractor.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £70,000 - £90,000 per annum (DOE)
• Opportunity to transition into estimating and pre-construction
• Exposure to specialist earthworks and infrastructure schemes
• Career development within a growing civil engineering contractor

If you are a site-based civil engineer looking to move into estimating within earthworks and civils, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Enable Resourcing for a confidential discussion.