Senior Estimator

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading contractor within the construction and civil engineering sector. This role offers the chance to become part of a dynamic pre-construction team, contributing to the successful delivery of major projects.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for tenders across groundworks, reinforced concrete frames, infrastructure, and civil engineering packages.
  
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
  
• Manage the preparation and submission of bids in line with client requirements and deadlines.
  
• Work collaboratively with pre-construction, design, and operations teams to ensure estimates reflect practical and efficient solutions.
  
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior estimators within the team.
  

• Proven experience as an estimator in the construction industry, ideally with exposure to groundworks and concrete frame projects.
  
• Strong commercial awareness, with excellent analytical and numerical skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deliver under pressure to strict deadlines.
  
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office applications.
  
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
  

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• The opportunity to work on high-profile, complex projects.
  
• A supportive environment that encourages professional development and career progression.
  
• A culture built on collaboration, professionalism, and innovation.
  

If this sounds like something of interest, apply now!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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