Estimator - Groundworks
  £75000.0 - £90000.0 per annum + To 90k + package
  Canterbury, Kent
  permanent,full-time


Your new company
A well established & rapidly growing Groundworks and RC Frame contractor supported by over 40 years of expertise across construction, demolition, civil engineering, enabling works, reclamation, and building material supply. Working for a number of established tier one and two contractors, schemes are typically in the Kent & Sussex area, package values are typically in the 500k - £2 mill range.

Your new role
Working as 1 of 2 Estimators as part of a larger commercial team, you'll play a key role in helping the division continue its growth. You will be responsible for:
Taking off quantities from drawings
Preparing accurate cost estimates from first principles
Working closely with pre‑construction and delivery teams
Supporting competitive tenders across groundworks and RC frame packages (typically £500 - £2 mill)

What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a detail‑driven, organised and proactive individual with strong technical understanding, You will have a background within the groundwork/civil sector and have strong previous experience of working in a similar role as an Estimator/Senior estimator. You will be fully i.t literate and comfortable working with estimating software (Causeway/Bluebeam). This is a long-term permanent opportunity, office based in East Kent.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary and package based on experience along with long-term career prospects within a multidisciplinary group.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk


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Posted on: 2026-03-11 14:32:41

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  £75000.0 - £90000.0 per annum + To 90k + package
  Canterbury, Kent
  permanent,full-time


Your new company
A well established & rapidly growing Groundworks and RC Frame contractor supported by over 40 years of expertise across construction, demolition, civil engineering, enabling works, reclamation, and building material supply. Working for a number of established tier one and two contractors, schemes are typically in the Kent & Sussex area, package values are typically in the 500k - £2 mill range.

Your new role
Working as 1 of 2 Estimators as part of a larger commercial team, you'll play a key role in helping the division continue its growth. You will be responsible for:
Taking off quantities from drawings
Preparing accurate cost estimates from first principles
Working closely with pre‑construction and delivery teams
Supporting competitive tenders across groundworks and RC frame packages (typically £500 - £2 mill)

What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a detail‑driven, organised and proactive individual with strong technical understanding, You will have a background within the groundwork/civil sector and have strong previous experience of working in a similar role as an Estimator/Senior estimator. You will be fully i.t literate and comfortable working with estimating software (Causeway/Bluebeam). This is a long-term permanent opportunity, office based in East Kent.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary and package based on experience along with long-term career prospects within a multidisciplinary group.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk


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Reference: 4778356

Posted on: 2026-03-11 14:32:41

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