Estimator

Colchester, Essex
Permanent
Full-time

5 days ago

Are you an experienced Estimator looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and forward-thinking team?We're seeking a motivated individual to join our commercial department, supporting key infrastructure and maintenance projects across the region. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging schemes, contributing to the successful delivery of tenders and commercial solutions.Key Responsibilities (not exhaustive):

Act as a vital member of the commercial team, supporting the Senior Estimator and Commercial Manager
Develop strong working relationships with internal teams and client representatives
Liaise with clients during the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase
Research and compile data on materials, labour, equipment, and project timescales
Prepare tenders from schedule of rates, including traffic management subcontractor elements
Review received tenders, advise clients on suitability, and assist in contract documentation
Support measurement and valuation of ongoing work, identifying deviations from original contracts
Collaborate closely with Estimating and Operations teams across all work packages

Requirements for the Role:

Proficient in Causeway 3 estimating software (essential)
Experience with SAP and CEMAR (advantageous)
Working knowledge of Chapter 8 (Parts 1, 2, and 3), TSRGD 2016, and the Safety of Street Works & Road Works Code of Practice
Familiarity with NEC3/4 contracts (highly beneficial)
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities
Degree-level education preferred; HND or QBE (Qualified by Experience) also considered
Full UK manual driving licence (max 6 points) - company vehicle provided

The role is based our at Tarmac Colchester Office in Essex. The office is easily commutable from Colchester, Tiptree, West Mersea, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Bentley, Braintree, Witham, Ipswich, Sudbury, Halstead, Chelmsford and the surrounding areasAt Tarmac, 'who you are' matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK's leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country's long-term future.Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Why UsIn addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.#Tarmac #TarmacCareers #Estimator #Commercial #Schemes #Tenders #LI-CW1Tarmac Trading Limited

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