Estimator

Overview

Prepare cost estimates and tender submissions for civil engineering projects

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• tender management
• design coordination
• supply chain
• client liaison
• budget development

Tasks

Provide support to colleagues within the estimating function, contributing to the development of junior team members while helping build strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives. In this position, you will be a key contributor within the Estimating department, working closely with submissions and technical teams to prepare competitive tender submissions. Support Design & Build tender requirements by identifying design considerations and engaging effectively with external designers. Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, participating in tender meetings, collaborating with the wider bid team, and ensuring all costs are accurately captured within estimating systems. Develop accurate cost estimates, cost plans and budgets from initial project information, demonstrating the ability to price from first principles and review subcontractor quotations. Take ownership of the estimating process on a range of significant tenders, coordinating supply chain engagement, liaising with clients, and working alongside internal commercial and delivery teams. -Support Design & Build tender requirements by identifying design considerations and engaging effectively with external designers. -Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, participating in tender meetings, collaborating with the wider bid team, and ensuring all costs are accurately captured within estimating systems. -Develop accurate cost estimates, cost plans and budgets from initial project information, demonstrating the ability to price from first principles and review subcontractor quotations. -Take ownership of the estimating process on a range of significant tenders, coordinating supply chain engagement, liaising with clients, and working alongside internal commercial and delivery teams. -Provide support to colleagues within the estimating function, contributing to the development of junior team members while helping build strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.

Requirements

• cost management
• estimating
• contract admin
• construction
• analytical
• problem solving

What You Bring

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Are you an Estimator open to new opportunities? Get in touch, I would love to have a chat! Experience in estimating, commercial, or procurement positions within Construction or Civil Engineering. Strong understanding of cost management, estimating processes, and contract administration. -Strong understanding of cost management, estimating processes, and contract administration. -Experience in estimating, commercial, or procurement positions within Construction or Civil Engineering. -Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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Benefits

Hybrid working options with flexible working hours. Continued opportunities for professional development and career growth. MCS Group is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join a well-established civil engineering contractor. This role provides an excellent chance for a skilled professional to take on an important position within a driven and collaborative team. Competitive salary and benefits package. -Competitive salary and benefits package. -Hybrid working options with flexible working hours. -Continued opportunities for professional development and career growth.

About Mcs Group Consultancy

-Grew from a small start‑up into a global recruitment partner, expanding across the UK, Ireland, US and Europe. -Handles a diverse portfolio of projects—from sourcing top IT talent to engineering and finance specialists for multinational firms. -Focuses on technical & engineering, IT & digital, accountancy & financial services, sales & marketing, and HR & legal sectors. -Operates a boutique, founder‑led model that adapts to client needs with agility and deep industry insight. -Delivers tailored recruitment solutions for sectors like software development, engineering, finance and corporate services. -Known for a reputation built on personalized service, hands‑on leadership and a willingness to tackle tough talent challenges. -Unusual for a recruitment firm, it maintains a strong ethical stance, often directly mentoring candidates and clients alike. -Regularly pioneers new recruitment approaches, blending traditional headhunting with consultative strategy and regional expertise. -Continues to carve a niche by balancing ambitious growth with a personalised, relationship‑driven approach.

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