Senior Estimator Due to my client’s business expansion, they are seeking a Senior Estimator. As a Senior Estimator, you will be working on civil engineering tenders, developing precise and competitive estimates for projects involving roads, sewers, drainage, utilities, and reinforced concrete structures. They are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK with a turnover close to £500m per year Here are some of the activities you will be involved with: Review tender requirements, focusing on scope of works, attending site visits and collaborating with the Bid and Operational Support Teams, coordinating with Estimating Buyer on material costs and subcontractor quotes. Support the Estimators and Junior members of the team in preparing and comparing detailed subcontractor pricing packages. Submit technical queries to clients for tender clarity and review client pricing schedules to ensure alignment with scope. Conduct take-offs as needed for Bill of Quantities or Activity Schedules. Prepare estimates for in-house work and assess subcontractor quotes for specialist tasks Draft bid assumptions, qualifications, and exclusions and identify project risks, compile risk register, and review utility and geotechnical data. Finalise and include pricing documents (e.g., Schedule of Costs, Daywork Rates). Attend post-tender meetings, respond to pricing queries, and track submission updates. Prepare pricing handover file and brief Operations Team on tender details. I’m keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate: Expertise in civil engineering projects, with a focus on self-delivery works such as earthworks, roadworks, kerbing, footpaths, sewers, drainage, pipeline construction, and utility installations. Proficiency in Excel and experience using pricing software such as Conquest, Causeway, Candy, or similar. Familiarity with key contract terms and conditions, including NEC 4 and JCT ICE, as well as an understanding of measurement methods, particularly regarding rate inclusions. Package They are offering a competitive salary up to £100,000 depending on experience, company car / car allowance, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 25 days per annum