Experienced Estimator


Company:	WJ Group Limited
Salary:	£35,000 - £45,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK17 0BH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Estimator

Milton Keynes, Croydon, Essex or Reading

Full Time

Monday - Friday 09:00am – 5:00pm

WJ South Limited is looking for an experienced Estimator to join our growing Commercial Team, supporting the delivery of road marking, high friction surfacing, road studs and highway maintenance projects across the South of England.

Responsibilities:

Produce accurate and competitive estimates for road marking, high friction surfacing, road studs, airfield markings and associated highway maintenance works.

Interpret drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities, schedules of rates and client requirements to prepare profitable tenders.

Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, prepare cost models and identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.

Support Operations through contract handover, pricing variations, compensation events and ongoing commercial support.

Develop strong relationships with clients whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and commercial performance.

Requirements:

Experience within estimating, highways, road marking, civil engineering or a related construction environment is preferred.

Good commercial awareness with the ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.

Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills.

Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Flexible working:

At WJ we recognise the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and are committed to supporting flexible working wherever operationally possible.

Office Based: Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 5:00pm.

Hybrid Working: Available following successful completion of probation, subject to business requirements and manager approval.

Travel: Occasional travel to client meetings and site visits will be required.

Flexibility Discussion: Working pattern preferences can be discussed during the interview process.

What’s in It for You?

If you want to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth, we offer:

£35,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Company bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension Scheme: Secure your financial future with our pension plan.

Financial support with medical/dental costs after probation.

Access to EAP (Employee Advise Programme) via our Healthcare Scheme.

Life assurance cover from your first day of employment.

Convenient Parking: Free on-site parking to make your daily commute hassle-free.

Continuous Development: The opportunity to develop and progress your career – if you want to – with the market leader, with access to full training and skills enhancement

Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now!

WJ are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at careers@wj.uk

WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally, and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.

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