Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator - Civils & Infrastructure

Location:

London Salary / Package:
Up to £85,000  car allowance  benefits An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a major UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor. The role will involve leading the pricing of complex infrastructure tenders across a range of sectors, working closely with bid, planning, commercial and technical teams. This position would suit a senior-level estimator who is comfortable taking ownership of bid pricing from early engagement through to final submission and handover.

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Key Responsibilities - Lead the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for competitive tenders and budget pricing - Provide commercial and pricing input during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) stages - Work closely with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive, compliant and well-structured pricing - Agree construction methodologies and outputs in coordination with planning and technical teams - Advise on the most cost-effective design solutions and price alternative proposals where required - Ensure all governance, estimating procedures and approval processes are followed ________________________________________ Cost Build-Up & Estimating Duties Labour - Develop project-specific labour rates for self-delivered works - Ensure compliance with Working Rule Agreements and project-specific wage requirements - Prepare scheme-specific labour rate calculations where required Plant - Develop local plant rates for self-delivered items - Coordinate with the Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Materials - Prepare detailed material comparison sheets considering unit rates, wastage and logistics - Liaise with procurement on supplier selection and compliance - Review and agree supplier quotations for inclusion in the estimate Subcontractors - Support procurement in identifying and selecting appropriate subcontractors - Assess compliance and commercial suitability of subcontractor quotations - Prepare subcontractor comparison sheets and agree final selections Temporary Works - Coordinate with Temporary Works and Technical teams to define scope and requirements - Agree temporary works costs and allowances Staff & Preliminaries - Agree staffing levels and site management structures with bid and operations teams - Price staff costs using current rates, including shift patterns and overtime where required - Work with planners to determine preliminaries duration and resource requirements - Ensure all client requirements and project-specific obligations are fully allowed for ________________________________________ Risk, Settlement & Submission - Contribute to tender risk and opportunity registers - Prepare tender summaries and pricing build-ups for internal reviews and settlement meetings - Support bid settlement processes and prepare adjustment schedules - Produce final pricing documentation for tender submission, ensuring positive cash flow where possible - Assist with post-tender clarifications and negotiations ________________________________________ Handover & Review - Prepare detailed pricing handover documentation for delivery teams - Attend handover meetings for successful bids - Participate in post-tender reviews and feedback sessions for unsuccessful submissions ________________________________________ Required Experience & Knowledge - Strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure estimating - Detailed knowledge of construction methodologies and procurement routes - Good commercial awareness of standard forms of contract - Experience working within structured bid and work-winning environments - Proficiency in industry-standard estimating software - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills If you are interested in joining one of the world's leading infrastructure contractors, with a long-standing track record of delivering complex, high-value civil engineering projects across transport, energy and major infrastructure sectors, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date CV to be considered.