Senior Estimator

Location: Kings Cross

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 Pre-Construction Director, 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, Quantity Surveying 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