Estimator

You will generally be office based, with time being split between the Bristol and Somerset offices. Work will include formulating bid / tender prices from first principles and sub-contract enquiries. Projects will range in value from a few hundred thousand pounds upwards. Geographically projects will generally be within 40-50 miles of Bristol.

You will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in providing estimating duties and winning bids within the construction industry and have the desire to progress your career, with very real opportunities for career progression available. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working as an Estimator for a ground-works contractor. You will ideally be educated to HNC/HND/ Degree level in a construction related subject. You will have experience of working on similar value construction projects and be passionate about what you do. You will be able to integrate and work as part of a team. You will be organised and able to deal with any situation as and when it arrives, along with being proactive and driven.

My clients are a well-established and well-respected local groundworks and civil engineering contractor. They provide groundworks and civil engineering services to their blue-chip main contactor clients. Operating from their offices just outside of Bristol they work predominantly within a 40-50 radius, with work packages up to 8m in value. Projects are generally commercial, educational, NHS, Local Authority etc. They take pride in providing a quality product to their clients and also take pride on their high level of staff retention. They consider themselves to have the professionalism of a larger company but the flexibility of a smaller company. Taking a non-adversarial approach to their work has resulted in a very strong order book with a good proportion of repeat business from their clients. Due to their continued success and organic expansion plans they are looking to recruit an experienced groundworks Estimator to join their small but friendly team.

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the regions foremost groundworks companies, this is an organisation where individuals are recognised and you are not just a number. You will also be rewarded with the following:

• A highly competitive and negotiable salary (Dependant on experience)
• A company car or car allowance
• Fuel Card
• 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
• Generous Company Pension
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Mobile Phone
• Laptop