Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering United Kingdom

Location:

Winchester, Hampshire
Job Type:

Permanent
Salary:

£60,000 - £80,000

Are you an experienced

Senior Estimator

looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering?

You'll join a growing business with an established presence across the South of England, working on a varied portfolio of

civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure projects .

You'll take ownership of tenders from initial review through to submission, using your commercial and technical knowledge to produce accurate, competitive bids and help secure new work.

Lead the estimating process

from tender review through to submission.
Prepare accurate estimates, cost plans and detailed tender returns.
Review

drawings, specifications, scopes and contract documentation .
Obtain, assess and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
Identify

commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options .
Work closely with the pre-construction, commercial and operational teams.
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

You'll be joining an established civil engineering and contracting business based near

Winchester , delivering projects across the South of England.
The business provides a broad range of services including

groundworks, earthworks, drainage, foundations and piling, remediation, retaining walls and infrastructure works . It combines civil engineering expertise with a multi-skilled workforce and established supply chain to deliver projects from start to finish.
The company has a strong focus on

quality, safety, environmental performance and long-term client relationships , with a growing and varied workload providing an opportunity for an experienced Estimator to make a real impact.

Proven experience as an

Estimator or Senior Estimator within civil engineering .
Strong understanding of

groundworks, civils and construction methodologies .
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
Strong commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail.
Experience pricing subcontractor, plant, labour and material costs.
Confident communication and negotiation skills.

Experience across

groundworks, infrastructure, remediation or earthworks .
Experience working on both private and public-sector projects.
HNC/HND or relevant construction/civil engineering qualification.
Strong knowledge of estimating software and Excel.

Competitive salary , dependent on experience.
Company benefits package.
Opportunity to work on a

varied portfolio of civil engineering projects .
Growing business with an established client base and strong workload.
Opportunity to take ownership of the estimating function and influence future growth.
Long-term career development within an experienced team.

This is a

permanent position based near Winchester, Hampshire .
The role will involve occasional travel to project sites, clients and suppliers across the South of England.