Senior Estimator: Civil Construction Tender Expert

Summary

Caddick Civil Engineering is part of the Caddick Construction Group which is a family-owned business renowned for quality, integrity, and innovation in the construction sector. Our Civil Engineering business is looking for a Senior Estimator to join the team.

Summary

Caddick Civil Engineering is part of the Caddick Construction Group which is a family-owned business renowned for quality, integrity, and innovation in the construction sector. Our Civil Engineering business is looking for a Senior Estimator to join the team.

At Caddick Civil Engineering, we value our people and prioritize collaboration, transparency, and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to become a vital part of our growing team.

What You’ll Do

Tender

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates in accordance with Company procedures and policies.
• Ensure all tenders are completed accurately, comprehensively and submitted on time.
• Study tender documentation including drawings, specifications and employer’s requirements.
• Liaise closely with Line Manager and tender teams to agree construction methodology, pricing strategy and tender principles.
• Identify client requirements and develop competitive tender solutions to meet them.
• Identify, evaluate and manage commercial and delivery risks, ensuring appropriate allowances are included.
• Maintain a detailed register of estimating assumptions and risk allowances.
• Develop construction methodologies and assess programme requirements to achieve efficient and cost-effective resource levels.
• Calculate net project costs from first principles.
• Provide indicative pricing support where required.
• Identify temporary works and design requirements.
• Arrange site visits and hold discussions with key subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with budget pricing and early-stage feasibility assessments when required.
• Prepare detailed adjudication packs for management review.
• Present tender submissions, outlining assumptions, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain records of adjudication meetings and close out actions.
• Support commercial negotiations and tender clarifications.

• Prepare comprehensive estimating handover packs following successful tenders.
• Attend and document tender handover meetings.
• Provide ongoing support to project delivery teams throughout the construction phase.
• Obtain feedback from site teams to support continuous improvement of estimating accuracy and methodology.

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction processes.
• Experience of both two-stage and single-stage design and build tenders.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability, with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Confident in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using estimating and take-off software such as Conquest and Bluebeam (desirable).

• BTEC, HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Studies, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in estimating and tender management

• Highly numerate and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.