via Reed · 7 September 2026 ·12 days ago

Major Projects Estimator - Construction

Lorien
Tyne And Wear Contract GBP 130,000 – 130,000
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Job Role: Major Projects Estimator - Construction

Job Location: North Tyneside - 5 days Onsite

Inside Ir35

Duration: 3 months contract.

Rate: GBP 500/Day

Major Projects Estimator

  • Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, cost plans and commercial proposals for major highways and civil engineering projects

  • Developing fully priced Bills of Quantities and/or activity schedules

  • Supporting governance and approval processes, including commercial and risk inputs

  • Reviewing drawings, specifications and data to produce accurate take-offs and cost models

  • Engaging with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing for labour, plant, materials and services

  • Evaluating tender returns and comparing commercial submissions

  • Supporting value engineering activity in collaboration with project and delivery teams

  • Assisting with pricing of variations and compensation events in line with NEC contracts

  • Managing workload effectively to meet bid and pre-construction deadlines
Essential experience and skills
  • A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar

  • Proven experience working in an estimating or commercial role within construction or infrastructure

  • Strong understanding of:

o Construction cost planning and estimating
o Bills of Quantities, specifications and contract documentation
o Typical construction contract terms and conditions
o NEC forms of contract
  • Ability to build accurate estimates, budgets and commercial proposals

  • Strong numeracy, literacy and analytical skills

  • Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to deadlines

  • Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders

  • A full UK driving licence
Desirable experience
  • Highways or infrastructure project experience

  • Knowledge of CDM regulations and relevant legislation

  • Understanding of project management processes

  • Experience supporting pre construction and bidding activity

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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