Senior Estimator

Overview

In this Senior Estimator role, you will lead the estimating process for civil engineering and infrastructure projects, delivering accurate and competitive first-principle estimates. You’ll work closely with operations, commercial, procurement, planning and bid teams to shape method statements, programmes and risk allocation. You’ll identify tender risks, develop robust pricing, and support handover to delivery teams. This is a collaborative, growth-focused opportunity at a family-owned UK construction business with a strong environmental and community focus.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• pension
• healthcare
• holiday allowance 24–26 days
• Clancy XtrasBenefits programme
• cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, pricing schedules and client requirements
• Attend site visits to understand project scope and constraints
• Prepare detailed first-principle estimates for self-delivered civil works
• Develop production rates, resource needs, methodologies and programme assumptions with cross-functional teams
• Coordinate supplier and subcontractor inquiries, review quotations and ensure competitive pricing
• Identify tender risks, opportunities and key assumptions including site constraints and programme considerations
• Prepare tender documentation, pricing schedules, assumptions and reports for governance and client submission
• Support tender adjudications and respond to client clarifications
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior estimators and assistants

Key requirements

• 5–10 years estimating experience in civil engineering/infrastructure or related sectors
• Experience pricing complex projects for main contractors, subcontractors or specialist civil businesses
• Strong ability to produce first-principle estimates for highways, earthworks, drainage, structures, utilities, reinstatement, enabling works
• Solid understanding of methods of measurement, construction methodologies and NEC contracts
• Experience working in collaborative bid teams and interpreting drawings/specifications
• Strong Excel skills and experience with estimating software such as Conquest, Causeway, Candy
• Experience with take-off software and AutoCAD is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

• collaborative mindset
• ownership and accountability
• mentoring or coaching of others
• Conquest
• Causeway
• Candy

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