Estimator - Earthworks

Reference: Job ID: Posted: Closing date: Location: HuntingdonSalary: 50,000 - 70,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: ConstructionCompany: HaysConsultant: Henry BallHays office: Cambridge — Office 203, Mantle, 9 Hills RoadPhone: Email: Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm Pay: Dependent on experience. Benefits: Competitive Salary,Company Pension,Employee Assistance Programme,28-Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays,Company benefit platform,Cycle to work scheme,Internal training and Career development. About your company: A single vision that began with one vehicle has grown into a major regional operation. Now running hundreds of HGVs across multiple sites and employing over a thousand people, the scale speaks for itself. The business has evolved into a leading supplier within the construction sector across its region. Its focus remains on delivering the highest standards for every employee, customer, supplier and stakeholder. Role Purpose: To manage tendering of projects, maximising the tendered margin whilst looking at potential value engineering and successfully winning projects. Responsibilities: Manage tendering activity, reviewing documentation, assessing scope, risks and contractual terms.Prepare accurate measurements, quantities and first‑principles pricing for labour, plant and materials.Source and validate subcontractor quotations and explore value‑engineering opportunities.Submit compliant tenders on time and respond promptly to client queries.Assess programme, buildability and delivery constraints within each tender.Lead handover of secured projects, ensuring full commercial and technical clarity for delivery teams.Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat or new business.Support and guide junior team members while upholding professional standards at all times. Skills & Qualifications Required: 3-5 years’ experience in estimating bulk earthworks and civils works.Excellent communication skillsProblem solving skillsAbility to be methodical and flexible in approach to tasksA pro-active team memberBasic computer literacy (use of emails, etc.)Experience in ConQuest and Maximiser CRM (Desirable) What you need to do now : If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # - Henry Ball