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Senior Estimator

Do you enjoy turning drawings into clear, accurate estimates? Are you looking for a role where your estimates genuinely shape projects from start to finish? If so this could be the role for you!

Carnegie Group are a principal contractor specialising in commercial and industrial steel frame solutions, handling the construction process from start to finish.

We are seeking an experienced estimator with a strong background in civils and drainage estimating, as your primary focus will be on estimating a range of hot rolled steel projects including groundworks varying in value from £50k up to a value of £5m; you will be responsible for a portfolio of projects with a value of up to £20m per annum.

This is a full-time role, working from 8.30am to 5pm with a paid lunch break.

What's in it for you:


  • Salary up to £50,000 dependant on experience.
  • Birthday off every year
  • Annual leave enhancement after two years service up to five years
  • Auto enrolment pension
  • Healthcare cash back plan (opt in - taxable benefit)
  • Work from home Friday (as business needs allow)
  • Break area including tea & coffee

Working within a small team of estimators to manage and prepare client estimates you must be able to:


  • Interpret drawings and generating estimates
  • Communicate with sub-contactors and suppliers to ensure estimates are received on time
  • Support and facilitate the pricing of tenders
  • Attend site visits
  • Negotiate costs
  • Produce bill of quantities for all aspects of our projects including groundworks, steel frame buildings and internal fit out
  • Manage multiple projects
  • Maintain good documentation of estimates using online project management software

Key skills:


  • IT proficient, particular with the Microsoft package
  • Experience of an online project management system
  • Excellent communication skills within the office team and with clients
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player but also happy to work by themselves
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Driving licence essential

To apply, please attach your CV to the link provided.



  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Rate: £50k per year
  • Location: Crawley, West Sussex, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Construction
  • Recruiter: Hiring People
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: online-4281
  • Posted: 2026-01-28 14:45:41 -

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