Job Description:

Estimator – Groundworks & Reinforced Concrete

Location: Barnsley (Head Office)

Project Values: £5m–£30m+ Recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist contractor

Smart City Recruiters Ltd are partnering with a long‑established specialist contractor to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team. This organisation delivers complex groundworks and reinforced concrete structures across both building and civil engineering sectors, supported by a strong pipeline of secured work and long‑term frameworks.

This is a high‑impact role within a business recognised for technical excellence, collaborative culture, and sustained growth. The successful candidate will play a key part in producing accurate, competitive tenders and supporting the seamless transition of projects into delivery.

The Opportunity

This position offers the chance to work on major packages ranging from £5m to £30m+, contributing to the contractor’s continued expansion and reputation as a trusted specialist. You will join a stable, well‑structured commercial team with strong leadership, modern systems, and a commitment to professional development.

The role is office‑based in their Barnsley office, with flexibility to engage with live projects and client teams across the region.

Key Responsibilities

You will take ownership of the full tendering process, including:

• Preparing accurate, competitive tenders from drawings, specifications, and client documentation
• Building detailed rates from first principles for Bills of Quantities
• Completing precise measurement and take‑offs from construction drawings
• Leading target price reviews, tender analysis, and internal sign‑off processes
• Working closely with senior management to incorporate strategic, commercial, and delivery‑focused input
• Engaging suppliers and subcontractors to secure firm, competitive quotations
• Managing multiple tenders concurrently at various stages of development
• Requesting, tracking, and managing additional information from clients and design teams
• Attending pre‑ and post‑contract meetings to support bid clarification and mobilisation
• Handing over successful tenders to construction delivery teams with clear commercial insight
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and value‑engineering solutions to strengthen bid competitiveness

Experience & Skills Required

To be successful, you will bring:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in groundworks and/or reinforced concrete structures
• Proven success converting tenders on projects up to £30m
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and technical constraints
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and thrive in a fast‑paced commercial environment
• High levels of accuracy, commercial awareness, and analytical capability

About the Contractor

Our client is a respected specialist contractor with over 25 years’ trading history, delivering major packages across the UK. With offices in Yorkshire and the Northwest and multiple live sites nationwide, they operate within both construction and civil engineering sectors.

Their culture is built on collaboration, participation, and professional development, with strong staff retention and genuine long‑term progression opportunities.

Location Requirements

Candidates must be within a commutable distance of Barnsley. Occasional travel to Skelmersdale or project sites may be required.

Benefits

• Company healthcare cash plan
• Comfortable, modern office environment
• Free on‑site parking
• Annual bonus scheme
• Long‑term career progression within a growing specialist contractor

For more information, please forward your up-to-date CV.