Job Description

Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering and Groundworks

Working hours:

07:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday

Work Location:

Aston, Birmingham (flexible working options)

Job type:

Full-time

Company:

McDermotts Building and Civil Engineering Ltd

About the role

Due to our continued growth and success, McDermotts is seeking a

Senior Estimator

to join our dynamic team. The role is ideal for someone with strong experience in

commercial groundworks and civil engineering

looking to contribute to a thriving, family-founded business with national reach.

Key Responsibilities

Record, review and prioritise new tender opportunities as they arise.

Analyse Tender Document including but not limited to drawings, specifications, scope of works, site investigations to ensure a robust and competitive tender submission.

Engage and liaise with other stakeholders within the business including commercial, production, planning and procurement as required.

Where required, produce accurate take-offs and BOQs using appropriate software.

Ensure appropriate sub-contract and supplier quotations are obtained, collated and assessed for competitiveness.

Price bills/schedules analytically from first principles and produce quote comparisons using estimating software.

Evaluate risks and opportunities including value engineering options.

Critically review and analyse client programmes to ensure alignment with agreed outputs, methodology and sequencing.

Lead and present tender adjudications in detail seeking final adjudication from company directors.

Submit detailed tenders (in required format), including any assumptions or clarifications as required.

Attend client mid, pre and post tender meetings as required.

Prepare and deliver tender information for internal handover to the contract team.

Maintain and develop collaborative customer relationships.

Obtain and collate feedback on tender submission.

Assist in the development of trainee estimators.

Maintain and update cost databases, records, and historical data for future benchmarking.

Provide accurate cost reports and advice to senior management.

Qualifications & Experience/ Knowledge:

Essential:

at least 5 years' experience in an estimating background or similar role.

knowledge of varying forms of contract JCT, NEC3/4.

Strong commercial and analytical acumen with ability to analyse data.

Understanding of standard and unique Risks & Opportunities.

in depth practical knowledge of varying forms of measurement SMM7, CESSM, Highway MOM, NRM.

Appropriate higher-level qualification in Construction / Civil Engineering.

Desirable:

Appropriate Civil Engineering experience.

Experience of Conquest estimating packages an advantage but not essential.

Working towards membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS, ICE, or CIOB).

Key Skills:

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively individually and part of the wider team.

Resilience when working to fixed deadlines.

A good track record of maintaining relationships with new and existing customers.

A strong track record of success preparing Commercial Groundworks, Civil Engineering and Highways Infrastructure tenders.

'Hands on' with good communication skills at all levels.

IT literate - Proficient in use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) and Conquest (desirable)

Benefits:

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service)

Additional holiday on Birthday

Flexibility to extend annual leave

Comprehensive health and medical insurance

Support in professional development

Ongoing training and development

Death in Service

Company car or allowance

Free on-site parking

Referral scheme

Company events and recognition

Why Join McDermotts

McDermotts is a leading civil engineering and groundworks some of the largest construction companies across UK. Established in 1994, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, professional certifications and commitment to employee growth.

We are a family business that operates with the same customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences.

Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, FORS and Considerate Constructors.

To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success.

Commitments

McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need.

Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job.

Your shared personal information will be stored and shared by email or a printed copy with HR and hiring managers in relation to any open vacancy for which you wish to be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company car Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:

Aston B6 5RS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you o Working towards membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS, ICE, or CIOB)? Have you got a Strong commercial and analytical acumen with ability to analyse data?
Experience:

Estimating: 5 years (required) Construction: 5 years (required) Microsoft Office: 5 years (required) Conquest estimating packages : 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person