Senior Estimator

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor based in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded estimator to play a key role within a busy and growing Pre-Construction team, working on a diverse portfolio of highways, infrastructure, public realm and civil engineering projects.

The successful candidate will be involved throughout the tender and pre-construction process, taking responsibility for producing accurate and competitive estimates while working closely with planners, commercial teams, operational teams and the wider supply chain.

• Lead and manage the preparation of tender estimates from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and employer requirements.
• Produce detailed cost estimates, including labour, plant, materials, subcontract packages and preliminaries.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions throughout the tender process.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies and robust cost submissions.
• Work closely with operational, commercial and planning teams to develop construction methodologies and tender programmes.
• Attend tender adjudications and contribute to bid and pre-construction strategy.
• Support Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and pre-construction activities where required.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Mentor and support junior estimators within the team.

• Previous experience as a Senior Estimator or Estimator within civil engineering.
• Strong experience pricing highways, infrastructure, public realm, S278 and/or general civils projects.
• A strong understanding of construction methodologies, procurement and estimating processes.
• Experience working on competitive tenders and negotiated opportunities.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor and supplier procurement.
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to pre-construction and tendering.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Birmingham-based civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure and highways schemes.

You will be joining an experienced Pre-Construction team and will have the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across the Midlands and beyond, with genuine opportunities to influence tender strategy, add value during pre-construction and contribute to the continued growth of the business.