Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator Permanent Full-Time | Omagh County Tyrone Market-Leading Salary | Employee Ownership Benefits | Private Healthcare | Career Progression | Major Civil Engineering & Construction Projects Are you an experienced Estimator ready to take the lead on high-value tenders and play a pivotal role in shaping the future growth of a successful construction and civil engineering business? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded contractor, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their growing commercial team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded construction professional to work on diverse and challenging projects while enjoying a market-leading remuneration package and genuine long-term career prospects. Working alongside senior commercial and operational teams, you will be instrumental in securing future projects through the preparation of high-quality, competitive tender submissions across the civil engineering and construction sectors. For ambitious individuals seeking a role where their expertise is recognised, valued and rewarded, this opportunity offers both professional challenge and career advancement.

The Opportunity As Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of the tendering process from initial enquiry through to submission, ensuring bids are commercially competitive, technically robust and aligned with client requirements. You will play a key role in identifying opportunities, managing risk and supporting business growth through the delivery of successful tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and submission of detailed tenders across civil engineering and construction projects. Produce accurate cost estimates from first principles through to complex subcontract package assessments. Analyse drawings, specifications and project requirements to develop competitive and profitable submissions. Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions. Obtain, assess and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations. Develop construction methodologies and support preliminary programming activities.

Work collaboratively with commercial, procurement and operational teams to prepare winning bids. Prepare and submit tender documentation, programmes and technical information within strict deadlines. Price a variety of civil engineering works including earthworks, drainage, paving, ducting and infrastructure projects. Manage subcontract procurement packages and evaluate tender returns. Present tender submissions at internal review and adjudication meetings. Support post-tender negotiations and commercial discussions with clients.

Provide comprehensive handover information to delivery teams upon project award. Review tender performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The Person We are interested in speaking with driven and commercially astute professionals who possess a strong background in estimating within a contracting environment. Essential Requirements Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline. Minimum of 5 years' post-graduate experience as an Estimator, Civil Estimator or Quantity Surveyor within a construction or civil engineering contractor environment. Strong understanding of estimating principles, tendering processes and commercial management.

Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications and construction programmes. Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. Strong negotiation and communication abilities. Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously. Proficiency in AutoCAD and quantity take-off software. Experience using estimating software packages such as Conquest or similar. Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Experience with Microsoft Project would be advantageous. Full UK Driving Licence. Right to work in the UK. Civil engineering project experience would be highly desirable. Exceptional Benefits Package Our client recognises that attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just a competitive salary. What's on Offer Market-leading salary package, dependent on experience. Employee Ownership Trust with access to tax-efficient bonus opportunities.

Generous annual leave entitlement with the opportunity to accrue up to 35 days' leave within the first five years of service. Private healthcare scheme. Healthcare cash plan. Company Car Allowance Group life assurance. Length of service bonus scheme. 2.30pm…