Permanent
Senior Estimator - Civils
Matchtech
Manchester
Posted: 11 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 11 July 2026
Ref: 225238421
Our client, a leading firm in the water sector, is currently seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team in Manchester on a permanent basis to lead estimates for civil engineering works.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures.
- Lead team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimators
- Identify opportunities and risks during the tender process.
- Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree on methodology and principles.
- Maintain a register of key assumptions within the estimate
- Maintain tender estimate file.
- Provide indicative pricing support for business development.
- Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs.
- Prepare an estimating "adjudication pack."
- Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
- Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required.
- Prepare estimating handover packs.
- Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions.
- Supporting temporary works for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience in the Water and Civil Engineering sectors
- Proven, bid-winning, track record working on tenders ranging up to -50 million
- Ability to ensure all tender submissions are both feasible and profitable
- Numerate and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
- Chartered, incorporated status or similar
If you have the experience and skills required for this Senior Estimator role and are looking for a new opportunity within a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client in the North West
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