Join our team as a Highways & Engineering Estimating Technician!
37 hours per week - Maternity cover until 30/04/2026
£41,600 - £42,892 per annum
We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Highways & Engineering Estimating Technician. If you’re someone who is detail-oriented, thrives on accuracy, and wants to contribute to delivering successful infrastructure projects, this could be the perfect role for you.
What you’ll be doing:
- Ensuring all estimates are meticulously prepared, accurately reflecting project scope to minimise errors and avoid cost overruns, helping us deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Identifying opportunities to reduce costs through smart resource use, efficient subcontractor management, and strategic procurement, all while maintaining quality and timelines.
- Leveraging your estimating expertise, client relationships, and market knowledge to drive profitability by securing competitive bids, optimising resources, and maximising revenue opportunities.
What we’re looking for:
- Someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering accurate, high-quality estimates.
- A strategic thinker who can identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or deadlines.
- A proactive team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
- Experience in highways or engineering estimating (or related fields) is highly desirable.
If you’re ready to make a real difference in project delivery and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Applications must be made via our online portal - https://www.odsgroup.co.uk/Careers
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 8 months
Pay: £41,600.00-£42,892.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 4 in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person