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Estimator - Civil Engineering
Bethell Construction
Who Are Bethell?
We are a Manchester based civil engineering and utility services group, continuing our major expansion plans in 2025, targeting a strengthening of its workforce by up to 20%. Bethell, which has operated in the Northwest for over 150 years, has a significant number of framework contracts with National Highways, Local Authorities and key infrastructure clients. We are an equal opportunities employer and have been accredited with both Investors in People and The Workplace Wellbeing Charter. We offer accredited training to colleagues who wish to develop themselves professionally and grow their skillsets.
We are now looking to bring in the future of our Pre-Construction element, and a key role for our team would be an Estimator. Someone who has already been part of an estimating team but has more to learn and develop themselves with.
What Will The Role Involve?
As our new Estimator, you will prepare analytical estimates from first principles and all necessary associated data required to produce work-winning tender bids on behalf of Bethell Construction. You’ll be expected to review tender information to assess workscope, taking off accurate quantities where necessary, compiling comprehensive enquires for subcontractors and other resources, utilising all available tender information to remove ambiguity.
You’ll assign work as necessary to other members of the Estimating team and submit bids in accordance with ITT instructions ensuring that all aspects of the tender have been addressed in a professional manner. You will be given training, guidance and assistance from an excellent team who will mentor you as you grow with us.
What Key Skills & Experience Are We Looking For?
Essential
Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering or other technically-related subject
Minimum 2 years’ experience in estimating practice with an understanding of Civil Engineering; especially water, wastewater, highways and groundworks.
On-site experience within a highways, infrastructure and/or water/wastewater utility organisation would be beneficial.
Awareness of estimating software such as Valesco, Causeway or Conquest
Financial and commercial knowledge would be advantageous
Awareness of CESMM, HWMM, SMM7
Awareness of NEC forms of Contract
Are you ready to make a change?
Bethell are an equal opportunities employer and have been accredited with both Investors in People and The Workplace Wellbeing Charter and we offer accredited training to colleagues who wish to develop themselves professionally and grow their skillsets.
Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? If so, click on the ‘apply now’ button below to begin the application process.
Bethell Group PLC have select relationships with recruitment agencies. All roles are filled internally, but do use a Preferred Supply Chain should we require assistance. We therefore ask politely that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting our Talent Acquisition Manager, Commercial Managers and Managing Operational staff regarding roles advertised. Any CV’s that are sent through unsolicited will be discounted from any roles
