Senior Estimator

Location:

Crawley (Hybrid Available)
Salary:
Up to £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading Tier One Civil Engineering Contractor working on a major infrastructure project based in Crawley.

This is your chance to play a key role in securing and delivering large-scale civil engineering works on a flagship project. Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial and operational teams, you'll lead the estimating process on complex infrastructure packages and help drive successful project delivery.

As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate, commercially competitive estimates while identifying opportunities to add value throughout the tender process.

• Lead the preparation of detailed estimates for major civil engineering works.
• Review drawings, specifications, programmes and contract documentation.
• Produce accurate cost plans and tender submissions.
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Carry out risk and opportunity assessments.
• Develop value engineering solutions to improve project outcomes.
• Liaise with commercial, engineering, planning and operational teams throughout the bid process.
• Attend tender meetings, site visits and client presentations.
• Prepare tender adjudication reports for senior management.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.
• Support negotiations with clients where required.
• Ensure all estimates comply with NEC contract requirements and company procedures.

• Previous experience as a Senior Estimator within civil engineering.
• Experience working for a Tier One or Tier Two Main Contractor.
• Strong background delivering estimates for major infrastructure projects.
• Experience across sectors such as highways, utilities, water, rail or heavy civils.
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Salary up to £90,000
• Car Allowance
• Annual Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Hybrid Working
• 25+ Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Ongoing Training & Career Development
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project with a leading Tier One contractor
  
  If you're looking to join a business with an outstanding reputation and work on one of the region's most significant infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.