Senior Estimator

Description
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our collaborative Work-Winning team and play a key role in shaping major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Managing Estimator, you’ll produce high‑quality estimates, mentor colleagues, and support the delivery of Careys’ 5‑year Strategic Plan.
What you will be doing:

Review incoming tenders, identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering options

Lead, coach and develop Estimators and Assistant Estimators

Prepare accurate first‑principles estimates and budgets

Complete and review quantity take-offs using Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool

Produce bills of quantities and review rates

Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations

Assess project risks and opportunities

Contribute to tender reports, mid-bid meetings and adjudications

Attend client meetings and support bid negotiations

What you will bring:

5+ years’ experience across groundworks, earthworks, drainage, RC frames or similar

Proven track record estimating multimillion‑pound packages

Strong understanding of measurement methods (e.g., SMM7)

Confident using electronic measurement tools (Bluebeam/ACC Take Off Tool)

Excellent commercial awareness and numerical ability

Strong organisation, communication and problem‑solving skills

A collaborative, supportive and proactive approach

Preferable but not essential:

Degree in Civil Engineering, QS or Construction Management

Experience with Candy or similar estimating software

Benefits:

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation   - or other organisations that are important to you

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Buy/sell holidays

Other discounts and Cashback plans