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Managing Estimator

Job in Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18, England, UK
Listing for: Involve Recruitment Ltd.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-06
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 110000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our client is a leading Tier 1 national contractor with a strong presence across the UK highways and infrastructure sector. They are seeking an experienced Managing Estimator to lead estimating activities across major highways maintenance tenders. The role will lead a team of Estimators and take responsibility for delivering accurate, competitive and commercially robust estimates from bid strategy through to tender submission and contract award.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an expectancy to attend head office meeting and coordinate with wider team at least one day per week.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of Estimators delivering major highways maintenance tenders and frameworks.
  • Develop detailed cost estimates, pricing models and tender submissions.
  • Review tender documentation, identifying key risks, opportunities, assumptions and delivery requirements.
  • Coordinate estimating inputs from Commercial, Operations, Design and Procurement teams.
  • Ensure estimates are accurate, compliant, competitive and aligned with delivery methodologies.
  • Support bid strategy, win themes and commercial positioning.
  • Lead risk and opportunity assessments and develop appropriate pricing allowances.
  • Engage with supply chain partners to secure competitive quotations and market intelligence.
  • Maintain estimating databases, benchmarking information and cost models.
  • Support pricing governance, bid reviews and approvals.
  • Mentor and develop Estimators and Assistant Estimators.
  • Provide estimating expertise through pre-contract and contract award stages.
Candidate Profile
  • Significant estimating experience within highways maintenance, term contracts or infrastructure.
  • Proven track record of contributing to successful bids and framework submissions.
  • Experience leading and developing estimating teams.
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, temporary works and resource planning.
  • Strong commercial awareness and experience of NEC and target cost contracts.
  • Ability to manage multiple tenders while maintaining accuracy, quality and governance.
  • Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ideally experienced within a Tier 1 contractor or major infrastructure organisation
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