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Job DescriptionReady to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.Assistant Estimator / Estimator - Groundworks & CivilsLocation: Chorley, LancashireSalary: Up to 40,000A well-established and growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor is currently seeking an Assistant Estimator / Estimator to join their expanding commercial team in Chorley. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator or an Assistant Estimator looking to take the next step in their career.The successful candidate will join a highly skilled estimating team and play a key role in pricing and securing major residential infrastructure and groundworks packages.Assistant Estimator / Estimator Position RemunerationCompetitive salary up to 40.000 dependent on experienceCompany pension schemeOngoing training and professional developmentCareer progression within a growing businessSupportive and collaborative working environmentEmployee Ownership Scheme and long-term profit share (6-10% historically)Company Car / Allowance depending on level28 day holidays 1 more every yearAssistant Estimator / Estimator Position OverviewCarry out detailed measurement and take-offs using 2D and 3D softwareReview tender documentation and manage RFIsUndertake site visits and risk assessmentsInterpret ground conditions from Site Investigation reportsComplete earthworks modelling and quantificationMeasure and price:S104 Adoptable SewersS38 RoadsS278 Highway WorksSubstructures from footing to floor slabExternal worksPrivate drainage and attenuationObtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotationsBuild rates from first principlesPrepare Bills of QuantitiesWork closely with Contracts Managers to review programmes and outputsPrepare tender adjudication and submission documents for senior management reviewAssistant Estimator / Estimator Position RequirementsGood understanding of groundworks activities including roads, sewers, foundations, earthworks and substructureMinimum HNC in Construction or Civil Engineering (or equivalent)Strong motivation and willingness to learn and developExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHighly organised with strong time management abilitiesAbility to work to tight deadlinesStrong Microsoft Excel skillsTeam-focused and xjdpvnf client-oriented approachPrevious experience within a groundworks or civils estimating environment (Desirable)Proven measurement and take-off capability (Desirable)Experience interpreting Site Investigation reports (Desirable)Ability to build rates from first principles (Desirable)Experience using estimating software such as Causeway or ConQuest (Desirable)Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.