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Groundworks Estimator

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Building Careers UK
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator, Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Estimator, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Groundworks Estimator

Location Manchester - Salary/Package - £60,000 - £80,000 + attractive package

About the Company
A well-established and expanding specialist contractor delivering complex groundworks, civil engineering, remediation and infrastructure projects across the UK. The business has a strong reputation for technical capability, collaborative delivery and long-term client relationships, with a healthy and growing order book across commercial, residential and environmental sectors.

The Role
As Groundworks Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for a range of groundworks and civil engineering projects. Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams, you will play a key role in securing new work and supporting the continued growth of the business.

As Groundworks Estimator, you will be responsible for:

Preparing detailed cost estimates for groundworks and civils projects

Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation

Taking off quantities and building up rates

Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations

Identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering options

Producing tender submissions and supporting documents

Attending pre-tender meetings and liaising with internal teams

Supporting handover from pre-construction to delivery teams

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Groundworks Estimator will have:

Proven experience estimating groundworks, civils or infrastructure projects

Strong understanding of construction methods and sequencing

Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness

Experience working with subcontractor packages and supply chains

Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Relevant construction or commercial qualification (desirable, not essential)

What's on Offer

£60,000 - £80,000 basic salary (DOE)

Competitive package including car allowance, bonus and pension

Long-term career progression within a growing business

Exposure to technically challenging and varied projects

Supportive, professional working environment

Opportunity to influence bids and contribute to business growth

Apply:
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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