Senior Estimator

A leading UK demolition, remediation, and civil engineering contractor, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its Infrastructure and Civils team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced estimator to play a key role in securing major infrastructure and civil engineering tenders across the UK.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will lead the preparation of competitive, accurate, and commercially sound tenders for infrastructure and civil engineering projects, ranging from groundworks and enabling works through to major civils schemes. You''ll work closely with the pre-construction, bid, and operational teams to develop winning submissions from initial enquiry through to contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for infrastructure and civil engineering tenders, including groundworks, drainage, remediation, and enabling works
• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications to identify scope, risk, and opportunity
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
• Build strong, accurate pricing models and bills of quantities
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal operational 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 within the team

About You

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

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and civils projects with an established, growing contractor
• Genuine career progression within a respected industry name