Senior Estimator - Civils

Listed: 2026-04-17Sector: Civil Engineering & InfrastructureLocation: HertfordshireEmail: liam@ssaltd.comPhone: 02031375550 Due to business expansion, my client, a leading Civils, Rail & Utilities contractor are seeking a Senior Estimator to join our dynamic team. Our Senior Estimators work on civil engineering tenders, developing precise and competitive estimates for projects involving roads, sewers, drainage, utilities, and reinforced concrete structures.ResponsibilitiesReview tender requirements, focusing on scope of works, attending site visits and collaborating with the Bid and Operational Support Teams, coordinating with Estimating Buyer on material costs and subcontractor quotes.Support the Apprentice Estimators in preparing and comparing detailed subcontractor pricing packages.Submit technical queries to clients for tender clarity and review client pricing schedules to ensure alignment with scope.Conduct take-offs as needed for Bill of Quantities or Activity Schedules.Prepare estimates for in-house work and assess subcontractor quotes for specialist tasksDraft bid assumptions, qualifications, and exclusions and identify project risks, compile risk register, and review utility and geotechnical data.Finalise and include pricing documents (e.g., Schedule of Costs, Daywork Rates).Attend post-tender meetings, respond to pricing queries, and track submission updates.Prepare pricing handover file and brief Operations Team on tender details.