Groundworks estimator

Groundworks Estimator

Location: Central London or Dartford
Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 (Negotiable) + Package
Employment Type: Permanent

Role Summary

An experienced Groundworks Estimator is required to join a well-established contractor delivering major earthworks and infrastructure packages across London and the South East. The role will suit someone comfortable pricing complex groundworks packages on large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects.

You’ll be responsible for producing accurate tenders from first principles, working closely with pre-construction, commercial, and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for groundworks, earthworks, and infrastructure packages

• Carry out take-offs and measurement from drawings and specifications

• Price works including bulk excavation, drainage, piling mats, external works, services, and remediation

• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and geotechnical reports

• Build up rates from first principles and subcontractor quotations

• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing

• Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and commercial clarifications

• Support tender adjudications and pre-contract meetings

• Assist with post-tender handover to delivery and commercial teams

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Groundworks / Civil / Earthworks Estimator

• Strong background in earthworks and infrastructure projects

• Experience pricing projects across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors

• Ability to work from first principles

• Strong understanding of ground conditions, temporary works, and sequencing

• Excellent commercial and analytical skills

• Confident communicator with internal teams and external supply chain

Qualifications (Desirable)

• HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction-related discipline

• Relevant estimating or commercial qualifications

Package & Benefits

• £70,000 – £85,000 basic (negotiable depending on experience)

• Competitive benefits package

• Long-term role with a strong and growing order book

• Exposure to major London and South East projects

Location & Working Pattern

• Based Central London or Dartford

• Office-based with flexibility depending on project and tender stage