Senior Ground Investigation Estimator

Soil Engineering’s greatest resource is our people. Specialists in their field, benefitting from extensive training, support, and long-term career development through delivering excellent projects for our clients, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

You'll appreciate the opportunity to apply your talents to projects that will provide you with the kind of challenges your skills deserve.

As a talented professional, this exciting role offers you the perfect opportunity to apply your skills to real-world projects that challenge and develop your potential. You’ll receive hands-on training and experience to build a rewarding career in construction, working on projects that span the entire contract lifecycle—from pre-contract Estimating and Design, through to mobilisation, site works, and contract completion.

The Role

Come and join a busy and successful estimating team and be involved in a range of projects across the UK. We are looking for a highly motivated Ground Investigation Estimator who can work both independently and within a team to support our Preconstruction activities, by ensuring timely return of competitive tender bids to our clients and assisting them to add value to their projects.

The candidate will build and maintain network with clients, subcontractors and contacts to allow a pipeline of achievable and profitable work to be secured for the company.

What We’re Looking For

You should be able to accurately assimilate large volumes of information in a short period of time, have an eye for detail and be self-motivated with experience of working in a high-demand role and working to deadlines.

A background within the site investigation industry is essential for the position and experience of the differing contract conditions used within the industry is beneficial. You must be an experienced user of Microsoft packages.

Full UK Driving License Required.

The position is based from our regional office in Leeds . We offer hybrid working, a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Soil Engineering is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.

Why Soil Engineering?

Soil Engineering brings over 60 years of experience, and our highly-skilled team provides leading geotechnical expertise through ground investigation, drilling and grouting, and geotechnical testing.

A career at Soil Engineering means working with leading experts and continuously building your knowledge as part of a supportive community that takes care of one another.

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

We view every project as a unique challenge. Our approach is to question the norm and understand Client needs, where we can add value to the overall project delivery.

Enjoy a benefits package that prioritises you! Here’s what you can expect:

• Career Support: including pathways to Chartership and professional training and development and paid annual professional membership.

• Time for you : Attractive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional annual leave, and Hybrid working available in some roles.

• Family Friendly: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave.

• Health, Fitness and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP access, Optional Dental Plan, Routine Company Medical and health checks, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Support, Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access to gym discounts.