Job Title: Civils Estimator Location: Rainham, Essex Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience) The Role: Our client is seeking a skilled Civils Estimator to join their growing team. This role will focus on producing detailed and competitive tenders for groundworks and RC Frame projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing tender submissions, preparing accurate quantity take-offs, sourcing quotes from suppliers, and conducting site visits for pricing purposes. Reporting To: Company and Operations Directors Key Responsibilities: Tender Preparation: Create and submit detailed, accurate tenders within allocated deadlines, ensuring competitiveness for groundworks and RC frame projects. Quantity Take-offs: Measure and produce precise quantity take-offs from project drawings to prepare cost estimates. Bill of Quantities: Develop comprehensive Bills of Quantities for project scope and tendering purposes. Sourcing Information: Gather pre-project information, including site surveys, specifications, and other necessary data. Site Visits: Conduct site visits for pricing and project assessment. Supplier Engagement: Source and acquire quotes from suppliers to ensure accurate costing. Person Specification: Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization. Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, with a good level of digital competence. Self-motivated, highly professional, and able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Experience & Qualifications: Required Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying/Estimating, specifically in RC Basements and Frames, Groundworks, Civil Engineering, and Hard Landscaping for commercial, residential, industrial, and retail projects. Educational Qualification: At least 3 years of experience in Quantity Surveying/Estimating with a Higher level qualification in Quantity Surveying OR At least 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying/Estimating without a formal qualification in Quantity Surveying. What We Offer: Competitive salary between £65,000 and £80,000, based on experience. A dynamic and supportive working environment. Opportunities for career development within a growing company. If you have a proven track record in civils estimating and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.