Senior Estimator West Yorkshire

Overview

Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering / Water in Wakefield. Competitive Salary + Car Allowance / Company Car + Excellent Benefits.

Are you an experienced Civils Estimator looking for more ownership, progression, and the opportunity to play a key role in a growing business?

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established and expanding Civils Contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen their growing pre-construction team in Wakefield. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing and strategically important area of the business, leading tendering activity across water frameworks throughout Yorkshire and the North East. You’ll join a supportive team environment where your technical expertise will be valued, your input will shape project wins, and genuine progression opportunities are available as the business continues to expand.

• Managing multiple enquiries across water frameworks throughout Yorkshire and the North East
• Reviewing tender documents and assessing project scope, risks, and delivery requirements
• Producing accurate take-offs and bills of quantities
• Preparing competitive and commercially robust estimates using Estimate software
• Obtaining, reviewing, and negotiating subcontractor quotations
• Working closely with operational teams, supply chain partners, clients, and stakeholders
• Leading tender submissions and supporting successful project awards

• Previous experience estimating within civil engineering projects, ideally within the water sector
• Strong knowledge of foul water, fresh water, and associated infrastructure projects
• Experience working across framework agreements and understanding of current market rates
• Strong technical ability with excellent commercial awareness
• Established supply chain relationships across Yorkshire (desirable but not essential)
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple tenders within a fast-paced environment

• Join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured framework work
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key business area with real influence
• Clear progression opportunities within an expanding pre-construction team
• Competitive salary package depending on experience
• Car allowance or company car
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Health Shield plan
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator who wants more than just pricing work - offering the chance to influence growth, develop your career, and become a key part of an ambitious business.

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment today