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Estimator

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Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Estimator – Civil Engineering

Location: East Yorkshire / Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to be exclusively representing a well-established civil engineering, build and steel contractor delivering projects across infrastructure, highways, industrial, energy, ports, flood defence and public realm sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans targeting £75m turnover, they are looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with the appointment of an Estimator.

The Role

Working as part of a growing pre-construction team, you'll play a key role in preparing accurate, competitive and commercially robust tenders for a wide range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Estimating Director, you will review tender documentation, undertake take-offs, obtain and assess subcontractor quotations, and contribute to the production of high-quality tender submissions.

Projects range across highways, infrastructure, energy, ports, industrial developments, flood defence and public realm schemes.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare detailed estimates and tender submissions from first principles

* Carry out quantity take-offs and cost planning exercises

* Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation

* Lead supply chain enquiries and assess subcontractor quotations

* Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options

* Prepare pricing information for tender reviews and adjudications

* Work closely with planning, design, commercial and operational teams

* Produce detailed handover information for successful projects

* Support the delivery of accurate, compliant and commercially competitive tenders

What We're Looking For

* Experience in an Estimator role within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction

* Strong understanding of tendering, measurement and pricing

* Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and bills of quantities

* Good commercial awareness

* Experience using estimating software (Causeway) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

* Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts would be advantageous

* Excellent communication and organisational skills

Why Join?

* Exciting pipeline of projects across the Humber region and beyond

* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

* Strong opportunities for progression within a growing business

* Family-oriented culture with a collaborative and supportive working environment

* Regular team-building activities and employee engagement events

* Opportunity to work across a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure sectors

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator looking to join a forward-thinking contractor where they can play a key role in the company's continued growth and development

Reference: 225272617

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Estimator

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library

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Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Estimator – Civil Engineering

Location: East Yorkshire / Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to be exclusively representing a well-established civil engineering, build and steel contractor delivering projects across infrastructure, highways, industrial, energy, ports, flood defence and public realm sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans targeting £75m turnover, they are looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with the appointment of an Estimator.

The Role

Working as part of a growing pre-construction team, you'll play a key role in preparing accurate, competitive and commercially robust tenders for a wide range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Estimating Director, you will review tender documentation, undertake take-offs, obtain and assess subcontractor quotations, and contribute to the production of high-quality tender submissions.

Projects range across highways, infrastructure, energy, ports, industrial developments, flood defence and public realm schemes.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare detailed estimates and tender submissions from first principles

* Carry out quantity take-offs and cost planning exercises

* Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation

* Lead supply chain enquiries and assess subcontractor quotations

* Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options

* Prepare pricing information for tender reviews and adjudications

* Work closely with planning, design, commercial and operational teams

* Produce detailed handover information for successful projects

* Support the delivery of accurate, compliant and commercially competitive tenders

What We're Looking For

* Experience in an Estimator role within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction

* Strong understanding of tendering, measurement and pricing

* Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and bills of quantities

* Good commercial awareness

* Experience using estimating software (Causeway) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

* Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts would be advantageous

* Excellent communication and organisational skills

Why Join?

* Exciting pipeline of projects across the Humber region and beyond

* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

* Strong opportunities for progression within a growing business

* Family-oriented culture with a collaborative and supportive working environment

* Regular team-building activities and employee engagement events

* Opportunity to work across a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure sectors

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator looking to join a forward-thinking contractor where they can play a key role in the company's continued growth and development
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Reference: 225272617

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