Lead Estimator

Runcorn, England, United Kingdom

7/22/2025

TechnikGS (part of RSK Group) is a leading specialist geotechnical contractor, delivering innovative ground engineering solutions across the UK. We are currently seeking an experienced and appropriately qualified Estimator to join our team at our head office in Runcorn, Cheshire. This is a permanent, full time position.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of our Pre-Construction and Operations team, contributing to the preparation of competitive tenders and supporting the continued growth of our business.

If you have a degree in engineering, construction, geology or similar and/or previous estimating experience, ideally in the piling sector, with the ambition to make a difference, we would like to talk to you.

TechnikGS is a specialist mini and micropiling contractor, focusing on projects with restricted access and challenging ground conditions. We install driven, drilled, and rotary bored piles using mini piling rigs, delivering solutions across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries received.
• Liaise with Clients and Engineers at the preconstruction stage.
• Interpretation of engineer’s drawings, specification and ground investigation information to prepare detailed and precise cost estimates.
• Work closely with the operational team to develop the optimal solutions and undertake project handovers on award.
• Client engagement and follow-up calls for quotations submitted.
• Sourcing and procurement of materials.
• Project financial management – assessment of project costs.
• Full time (office based with site visits)
  
  
  

Experience And Skills Required

• Estimating experience in piling or ground engineering.
• Degree in engineering, construction, geology or similar, would be desirable.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good communicator.
• Analytical thinking.
• A professional approach.
• Driving licence.
  
  
  

Benefits of Working with TechnikGS?

• Competitive salary.
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance.
• Market leading specialist contractor.
• Varied and challenging projects.
• Continued company growth will result in further opportunities.
• TechnikGS is part of the RSK Group, a rapidly expanding geo-environmental consultancy and contractor, with a turnover of £1b this year.
• TechnikGS joined RSK in June 2021 and encourages the future development and training of all our staff. Further training will be provided in all job-specific fields.
  
  
  

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.