Estimator Construction
James Lambeth Limited
Crofton Park · posted 18 August 2026
Salary
£90,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Crofton Park, Greater London
Category
Construction and Property
??? Groundworks & Heavy Civils Estimator North Kent Contractor 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.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
?? 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.
?? 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
?? 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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If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
?? 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.
?? 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
?? 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.