Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering

Overview

As Senior Estimator, you will lead the preparation of competitive tenders for infrastructure and civils projects, from groundworks to major schemes. You’ll collaborate with pre-construction, bid, and operations teams to develop winning submissions. Expect to identify risks, price accurately, and contribute to value engineering, shaping bids for high-profile projects across the UK.

Pay / Benefits

• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for infrastructure and civil engineering tenders (groundworks, drainage, remediation, enabling works)
• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specs to identify scope, risk, and opportunity
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
• Build accurate pricing models and bills of quantities
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams throughout the tender process
• Identify and price risk, method statements, and programme considerations
• Contribute to value engineering and alternative design proposals
• Support the compilation of high-quality tender submissions and presentations
• Mentor and support junior estimators in the team

Key requirements

• Substantial estimating experience in infrastructure, civil engineering, or demolition/remediation sectors
• Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and CESMM
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and commercial acumen
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and supply chain partners
• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline (degree or equivalent experience)
• Full UK driving licence

• Strong communication
• Analytical mindset
• Commercial acumen
• Estimating software
• Microsoft Excel
• CESMM

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