Estimator Construction
James Lambeth Limited
Charing Cross · posted 18 August 2026
Salary
£90,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Charing Cross, Greater London
Category
Construction and Property
??? Groundworks & Heavy Civils Estimator North Kent Contractor
Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.
A leading civils and groundworks contractor in North Kent is seeking a Groundworks & Heavy Civils Estimator with strong NEC contract knowledge and genuine first-principles estimating capability.
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?? Role Overview
First-principles estimating for groundworks, earthworks, drainage, RC structures, and enabling works. NEC contract alignment across tendering, risk, compensation events, and programme impacts. Prepare accurate take-offs, cost plans, BOQs, and tender submissions. Liaise with operational teams to validate methodology and sequencing. Manage supply chain pricing and assess value-engineering opportunities. Support tender strategy and commercial decision-making.
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?? Candidate Requirements
Proven estimating experience in groundworks and heavy civils (£1m£30m typical). Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4. Confident producing robust first-principles estimates. Skilled with digital take-off tools and estimating software. Clear communicator with strong commercial awareness. Background with a civils or specialist groundworks contractor preferred. xwzovoh
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?? Who This Suits
Someone who can build an estimate from scratch, understands NEC inside out, and wants to join a contractor with a strong pipeline across Kent and the Southeast.
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Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.
A leading civils and groundworks contractor in North Kent is seeking a Groundworks & Heavy Civils Estimator with strong NEC contract knowledge and genuine first-principles estimating capability.
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?? Role Overview
First-principles estimating for groundworks, earthworks, drainage, RC structures, and enabling works. NEC contract alignment across tendering, risk, compensation events, and programme impacts. Prepare accurate take-offs, cost plans, BOQs, and tender submissions. Liaise with operational teams to validate methodology and sequencing. Manage supply chain pricing and assess value-engineering opportunities. Support tender strategy and commercial decision-making.
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?? Candidate Requirements
Proven estimating experience in groundworks and heavy civils (£1m£30m typical). Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4. Confident producing robust first-principles estimates. Skilled with digital take-off tools and estimating software. Clear communicator with strong commercial awareness. Background with a civils or specialist groundworks contractor preferred. xwzovoh
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?? Who This Suits
Someone who can build an estimate from scratch, understands NEC inside out, and wants to join a contractor with a strong pipeline across Kent and the Southeast.