Managing Estimator

Managing Estimator

Expanded Dartford, England, United Kingdom

Laing O'Rourke is an engineering‑led construction organisation with world‑class capabilities. Over 13,000 people across the UK, Australia and the Middle East deliver engineering innovation, project leadership and certainty for some of the world’s most prestigious public and private organisations across complex building and infrastructure projects. They play a vital role in creating sustainable cities, communities and economies around the world, making life better for people who live, work and thrive within them.

The group’s mission is to be the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry, attracting and developing the best people around the world. It operates as a self‑delivery business, with a diverse group of vertically integrated business units, employing its own engineering and construction workforce, plant fleet, manufacturing operations and transport resources. With a private ownership structure, Laing O'Rourke enjoys long‑term investment horizons and a strong sense of purpose rooted in family ownership and passion for delivering projects that improve community lives.

"Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the service of humanity. With care, integrity and courage."

Expanded Ltd, part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, provides a full early‑construction capability across major projects, offering end‑to‑end solutions or bespoke services backed by central technical design and engineering resources. With growing demand, the business seeks an experienced Managing Estimator to lead major bids. The role is office‑based but requires occasional travel to project sites. Candidates may be based locally at any LOR hub or major project such as the Southeast, Midlands, Manchester or Glasgow.

• Lead the estimating team across the bid process for major tenders or 2‑3 smaller bids, ensuring timely and thorough preparation.
• Secure profitable work by meeting LOR Group requirements and delivering competitive bids.
• Operate efficiently using Digital Engineering (DE) tools and estimating software, promoting consistent practices and incorporating lessons from past projects.
• Engage all disciplines and functions—design, commercial, engineering, DE, procurement, research & development, planning and health, safety & environmental—to win work.
• Provide procurement oversight, applying various mechanisms for project procurement.
• Co‑achieve coaching, mentoring and development of apprentices, cadets and graduates within the function.

• First‑principle estimating experience in labour, plant and materials productivity for structural concrete works.
• Experience with precast concrete frame solutions (hollow core, lattice planks, twin walls, PC columns) and understanding of falsework, formwork and slip‑form systems.
• Expertise in forecasting net prime cost, preliminary costing and cost planning.
• Expertise in supply‑chain enquiry generation and package management.
• Ability to influence and develop winning tender strategies.
• Comprehensive estimating procedures from initial assessment through submission, post‑tender process, award and handover.
• Expertise in bid administration and tendering process management.

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and building projects across the UK, Middle East and Australia. With over 150 years of experience, our teams combine energy, passion, ambition and teamwork to deliver certainty, reliability and quality for our clients.

Don’t match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skills and a commitment to learning.

We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we offer interview opportunities for candidates meeting essential criteria and can provide adjustments or alternative formats as requested. Contact us at re if you require assistance.

Mid‑Senior level
• Full-time
• Management and Manufacturing
• Construction and Engineering Services