Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Bennett & Game are working with a well-established geotechnical and specialist engineering contractor based in Chesterfield, who are looking to appoint a Geotechnical Estimator as part of their continued growth strategy. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of technically challenging projects, supporting both tendering and live works from a commercial and estimating perspective.

The Geotechnical Estimator will be responsible for the day-to-day preparation of estimates and bids, in line with the company's commercial strategy and financial objectives. The role involves proactively managing enquiries from initial issue through to award or close-out, maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the wider commercial and operational teams to maximise project success and commercial recovery.

• Prepare accurate estimates for geotechnical and specialist works from enquiry to tender submission.
• Assess tender opportunities to ensure alignment with capability, risk and commercial objectives.
• Produce pricing, proposals and tender documentation in line with client requirements.
• Support bid writing, pricing strategy and timely tender submissions.
• Attend site visits, pre-tender and client meetings as required.
• Liaise closely with operations, commercial and finance teams to ensure deliverable and robust estimates.
• Provide estimating input to Project Managers and H&S teams on methods, materials and specialist techniques.
• Lead project handovers following successful bids.
• Support live projects with variations and compensation events where required.
• Proactively follow up enquiries to improve hit rates and conversion.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and promote the company's capabilities.
• Ensure tender approvals, assumptions and exclusions are clearly documented and compliant with authority limits.

• Previous experience in an estimating role within geotechnical, civil engineering or specialist construction works.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify and manage risk at tender stage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple enquiries concurrently.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.