Job Advert – Estimator.

Location: Ringwood / Maidstone.

Division: Pre-Construction.

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Role type: The provision of accurate estimates across a wide range of civil engineering disciplines safely, on programme and to the highest standard.

Role overview

Knights Brown is an independent civil engineering contractor delivering complex work across energy, water utilities, infrastructure, coasts & ports. We are looking for an estimator to complement our existing pre-construction teams and to be able to work collaboratively within a team.

This role will take responsibility for the following and we will be seeking an individual capable of discharging the below responsibilities:

1. Review all documentation for allocated tenders to ensure estimate complies with the Clients requirements.

2. Measure project scope and produce Bills of Quantities.

3. Initiate materials and subcontractor enquiries as required.

4. Price rates from first principles.

5. Liaise with other parties to ensure health & safety, quality documents, programmes, method statements, etc are produced timeously.

6. Compile bid ready for adjudication with Director.

7. Chair adjudication meeting and adjust estimate as agreed.

8. Submit estimate in format required.

9. Follow up with client for result/feedback.

A. Health, Safety and Environment

1. Keep abreast of current health, safety and environmental issues both in general and with particular reference to the estimate to ensure correct resources and allowances within estimate.

B. Commercial/Contractual

1. Ensure that all matters concerning Contract Conditions, Bonds, PCC’s and Warranties have been addressed during tender period and adjudication.

2. Seek to identify commercial opportunities within the tender.

Desirable:

Team player with a flexible, personable and outgoing approach who’s prepared to commit to achieving Knight Browns longer term goals.

Experience of Causeway software, although this is not a barrier to applications.

Why join Knights Brown

• Real engineering work – delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure

• Direct delivery model – engineering-led teams with real control.

• Responsibility with support – ownership backed by experienced teams

• Progression through experience – develop through real project delivery

• A place you belong – collaborative, straightforward working culture

Location & travel

• Daily arrangements will be agreed dependant on regional office location.

• Travel to project sites as required

Our commitment

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunity, and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.