Estimator

Posted 18 February 2025
Salary £50k - 55k per year
LocationWest Yorkshire
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000056861
Contact NameAmy Maxwell

Job description

Job Title: Estimator - Highways
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
On behalf of our client, a specialist contractor within the highways sector, we are recruiting for an Estimator to join their growing Highways Division. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of busy projects within the region.
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Estimator with a proven track record in preparing accurate and competitive quotations within the highways or construction industry. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting project delivery and ensuring the business continues to thrive in a competitive market.
Key Responsibilities:
·Identifying and pursuing tender opportunities
·Preparing detailed, accurate quotations to secure work orders
·Conducting cost analysis and negotiating pricing with suppliers
·Building and maintaining strong relationships with supply chain partners
·Supporting quality bid submissions and ensuring smooth project handovers
About You:
·A self-motivated individual with strong commercial awareness
·Excellent forward planning and budgeting skills
·Proven ability to assess project costs with limited information
·Strong team player, capable of collaborating effectively with operations teams
·Previous experience within highways, construction, or a related industry is desirable
·Happy to work in the West Yorkshire based office on a Mon-Fri basis
 
Package:
·£50,000-£55,000 per annum
·Pension and health insurance
·Training and career development opportunities
·Supportive and collaborative team
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Amy Maxwell at Carrington West on 02393876081 or email at amy.maxwell@carringtonwest.com for more information.
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