Estimator - Groundworks

Overview

Cost estimator for groundworks, highways and infrastructure projects, pricing from first principles

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• commercial collaboration
• process improvement
• tender pricing
• project bidding

Tasks

-Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates across a range of projects -Collaborate with the commercial team to refine and finalize estimates -Contribute to continuous improvements in estimating processes and methodologies -Price works from first principles, ensuring tenders are commercially sound -Support project bidding for residential groundworks, highways, and Section 278 works

Requirements

• contracting
• estimating
• groundworks
• infrastructure
• highways
• pricing

What You Bring

-Background in either main contracting or subcontracting welcomed -3–4 years’ experience in estimating within groundworks, infrastructure, or highways -Strong capability in pricing from first principles

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Benefits

-Competitive salary between £50,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience) -Pension scheme -Negotiable car allowance -25 days annual leave -Supportive, forward-thinking environment with genuine career progression

About Humres - Construction Recruitment Specialists

-Emerging to solve the rising demand for top-tier construction and engineering talent. -From its London HQ, the firm has expanded across multiple continents, serving clients in UK and international markets. -Handles staffing for diverse projects—from residential builds to large infrastructure and industrial engineering works. -Known for pairing skilled professionals with engineering-led construction projects, they’ve built a reputation for reliability.

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