Senior Estimator

Reference: JBH0002_1791226106

My Client is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Job Description:

Job Purpose

To prepare, manage and supervise accurate estimates for major infrastructure projects to support delivery of business objectives including relationship with subcontractors

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy
Responsible for preparing, managing, supervising and taking accountability for the development of cost estimates in support of project and business objectives.
Review tender documents and drawings
To create detailed cost risk analysis and work breakdown analysis to ensure the production of high-quality cost estimates.
Identify and prepare risks and opportunities register
Compile and supervise enquiries and procure quotes for materials and sub-contract packages
Contacting with supply chain for Quotes Clarifications
Preparing comparisons of quotations
Analytical estimation of prime costs using estimating software (Candy preferred)
Liaise closely with tender planner and agree methodology and sequencing
Prepare tender settlement meeting review reports and supporting information
Prepare submission documents and ensure timely delivery
Contribute to mid-tender and post-tender meetings as necessary
Prepare and handover secured tenders to the project team
Ensure full compliance with the core process procedures throughout tender period
Estimate preliminary costs, including escalation
To promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, subcontractors and other external contacts
Understanding of contractual risks in NEC and other forms of infrastructure contracts.
Updating date bases of rates and suppliers

Key Skills

Previous experience as an estimator for large scale projects particularly roads, tunnels and motorways including structures.
Prepare tender settlement meeting review reports and supporting information
Proficient in Candy -estimation software
Extensive experience liaising with the supply chain
Self-motivated and proactive
Team player
Responsive to meet tender submission deadlines

Desirable Skills

Presentation skills (written and verbal)

£500.00 - £600.00
Per day
GBP500 - GBP600 per day + Package
Added 05/10/2026
Reference: JBH0002_1791226106

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