https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-estimator-nicholas-associates--6d6b99bf-07a7-4571-a0f9-50eab32014a1 RSS feed for Principal Estimator at Nicholas Associates. en-gb Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:41:40 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-estimator-nicholas-associates--6d6b99bf-07a7-4571-a0f9-50eab32014a1 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-estimator-nicholas-associates--6d6b99bf-07a7-4571-a0f9-50eab32014a1 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Manchester | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Permanent | Nicholas Associates are working with reputable, long-serving contractor who are looking for a Senior Estimator to strengthen the preconstruction team and help driving success across large-scale projects within Infrastructure, Power, Defence and Data sectors. The Role You will play a pivotal role in the pre-construction process, leading the pricing and tendering for projects ranging from -5m to -50m+. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and project managers to develop accurate and competitive bids. Key Responsibilities Prepare and lead detailed cost estimates for groundworks and civil engineering projects Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive tenders Work closely with the commercial, technical, and operational teams Attend pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and internal stakeholders Identify risk and opportunity in tender submissions About You Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator in civil engineering, infrastructure, energy, power Strong technical understanding of civil engineering works Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and commercial awareness Proficient with estimating s... Permanent