Earthworks Estimator
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 29 August 2026
Apply NowSenior Estimator – EARTHWORKS (First Principles)
HYBRID WORKING – up to 3 Days WORK FROM HOME + 2 DAYS OFFICE
Salary anywhere from £80,000 - £130,000 + package (depending on experience and ability) or LTD Company status
Midlands £40+m business
Senior Earthworks Estimator required by a very reputable and well recognised civil engineering business. Working for a privately owned subcontractor this opportunity comes with opportunity for career growth with a highly reputable business, stability and the chance to head up a team in the future.
Typical Duties:
* EARTHWORK ESTIMATING First principles pricing of projects
* Take offs, measurement and rates build up
* Value engineering throughout tenders at times
* Sequencing and / or programming
* Spotting risk and reward opportunities
* Attending tender adjudication meetings with Directors and Clients
* Client communication and relationship building
Hybrid role – office and home working
* Overseeing and managing tenders and bids workload through a team
* Pricing earthworks tenders valued between £500k and £8m typically
* Dealing with a very established Blue Chip client base
* Reporting to the business shareholders
* Working for a very well-established business, well known contracting business
Company Profile:
* A very well-respected Civil Engineering business that operates on projects ranging from £3m - £25m in value across the UK.
Covering civil engineering including but not limited to:
* Major Commercial & Industrial civil engineering infrastructure
Rewards
* Salary to suit experience level – expected between £80,000 - £130,000 + package
* Holiday, Pension, Car Package, etc
* This can be Ltd company status also. Apply for details
Candidate Requirements
* Solid experience within the EARTHWORKS sector
* First Principles Estimating
* Strong communication and relationship building skills and experience
HYBRID WORKING – up to 3 Days WORK FROM HOME + 2 DAYS OFFICE
Salary anywhere from £80,000 - £130,000 + package (depending on experience and ability) or LTD Company status
Midlands £40+m business
Senior Earthworks Estimator required by a very reputable and well recognised civil engineering business. Working for a privately owned subcontractor this opportunity comes with opportunity for career growth with a highly reputable business, stability and the chance to head up a team in the future.
Typical Duties:
* EARTHWORK ESTIMATING First principles pricing of projects
* Take offs, measurement and rates build up
* Value engineering throughout tenders at times
* Sequencing and / or programming
* Spotting risk and reward opportunities
* Attending tender adjudication meetings with Directors and Clients
* Client communication and relationship building
Hybrid role – office and home working
* Overseeing and managing tenders and bids workload through a team
* Pricing earthworks tenders valued between £500k and £8m typically
* Dealing with a very established Blue Chip client base
* Reporting to the business shareholders
* Working for a very well-established business, well known contracting business
Company Profile:
* A very well-respected Civil Engineering business that operates on projects ranging from £3m - £25m in value across the UK.
Covering civil engineering including but not limited to:
* Major Commercial & Industrial civil engineering infrastructure
Rewards
* Salary to suit experience level – expected between £80,000 - £130,000 + package
* Holiday, Pension, Car Package, etc
* This can be Ltd company status also. Apply for details
Candidate Requirements
* Solid experience within the EARTHWORKS sector
* First Principles Estimating
* Strong communication and relationship building skills and experience