Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering

Manchester | Car or car allowance

An established civil engineering contractor is looking for a Senior Estimator to lead the preparation of first-principles tenders. The work covers civil engineering and infrastructure, with water and wastewater experience particularly relevant. You’ll use your knowledge of site delivery to price how work will be built, sequenced and resourced.

What you’ll do

Review drawings, specifications and contract documents, define the scope and take off quantities where needed.

Build estimates from labour, plant, materials and subcontract rates, using realistic outputs and construction methods.

Prepare supply chain enquiries, compare quotations on a consistent basis and resolve gaps in scope or specification.

Identify risks, opportunities and assumptions, and present the basis of estimate at internal tender reviews.

Coordinate contributions from the estimating team, attend tender clarifications and hand successful bids over to delivery and commercial colleagues.

What you’ll bring

At least five years’ estimating experience and at least five years’ site experience in a water or wastewater utility environment.

Strong first-principles estimating and quantity take-off skills, with an understanding of civil engineering methods.

An HNC, HND or other relevant technical qualification.

Working knowledge of NEC contracts and the ability to explain tender assumptions clearly.

How to apply

Apply with your CV for a confidential conversation about the role