Senior Estimator
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Title:
Estimator
Job Type: Contract / Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience
Location:
UK-wide - Glasgow, London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Plymouth, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Nottingham, Teesside and Cardiff
Working Arrangements:
Hybrid
We are seeking experienced Estimators with proven Defence sector experience to support a range of high-profile projects and programmes across the UK.
Working within established estimating and project controls teams, you will be responsible for producing accurate cost estimates, developing cost models and providing estimating assurance to support effective project planning and decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex Defence programmes while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities- Produce accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, from early-stage estimates through to detailed cost models.
- Manage the estimating process and ensure timely delivery of estimating outputs.
- Undertake estimating assurance, benchmarking and commercial data analysis.
- Work collaboratively with project controls, commercial and project management teams.
- Provide estimating advice and promote best practice across client organisations.
- Support cost planning, project decision-making and departmental objectives.
- Maintain knowledge of industry developments, estimating techniques and best practice.
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience in estimating within the Defence sector.
- Experience producing, compiling and assuring complex estimates and cost models.
- A background in estimating, quantity surveying or cost engineering.
- Experience working within integrated project controls teams.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience delivering public sector projects.
- A relevant degree or chartered professional qualification.
- Experience estimating major Defence infrastructure programmes.
- Familiarity with industry-standard estimating software.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on major Defence projects across the UK, contributing to complex programmes and supporting key client decisions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals and have opportunities to develop your technical expertise and career in estimating.
Company InformationThis vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a wide range of clients.
Rullion is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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