Senior Estimator - Civils & Infrastructure
Location: London
Salary / Package: Up to £85,000 + car allowance + benefits
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a major UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor. The role will involve leading the pricing of complex infrastructure tenders across a range of sectors, working closely with bid, planning, commercial and technical teams.
This position would suit a senior-level estimator who is comfortable taking ownership of bid pricing from early engagement through to final submission and handover.
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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for competitive tenders and budget pricing
• Provide commercial and pricing input during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) stages
• Work closely with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive, compliant and well-structured pricing
• Agree construction methodologies and outputs in coordination with planning and technical teams
• Advise on the most cost-effective design solutions and price alternative proposals where required
• Ensure all governance, estimating procedures and approval processes are followed

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Cost Build-Up & Estimating Duties
Labour

• Develop project-specific labour rates for self-delivered works
• Ensure compliance with Working Rule Agreements and project-specific wage requirements
• Prepare scheme-specific labour rate calculations where required

Plant

• Develop local plant rates for self-delivered items
• Coordinate with the Planner to reconcile plant resource levels

Materials

• Prepare detailed material comparison sheets considering unit rates, wastage and logistics
• Liaise with procurement on supplier selection and compliance
• Review and agree supplier quotations for inclusion in the estimate

Subcontractors

• Support procurement in identifying and selecting appropriate subcontractors
• Assess compliance and commercial suitability of subcontractor quotations
• Prepare subcontractor comparison sheets and agree final selections

Temporary Works

• Coordinate with Temporary Works and Technical teams to define scope and requirements
• Agree temporary works costs and allowances

Staff & Preliminaries

• Agree staffing levels and site management structures with bid and operations teams
• Price staff costs using current rates, including shift patterns and overtime where required
• Work with planners to determine preliminaries duration and resource requirements
• Ensure all client requirements and project-specific obligations are fully allowed for

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Risk, Settlement & Submission

• Contribute to tender risk and opportunity registers
• Prepare tender summaries and pricing build-ups for internal reviews and settlement meetings
• Support bid settlement processes and prepare adjustment schedules
• Produce final pricing documentation for tender submission, ensuring positive cash flow where possible
• Assist with post-tender clarifications and negotiations

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Handover & Review

• Prepare detailed pricing handover documentation for delivery teams
• Attend handover meetings for successful bids
• Participate in post-tender reviews and feedback sessions for unsuccessful submissions

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Required Experience & Knowledge

• Strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure estimating
• Detailed knowledge of construction methodologies and procurement routes
• Good commercial awareness of standard forms of contract
• Experience working within structured bid and work-winning environments
• Proficiency in industry-standard estimating software
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

If you are interested in joining one of the world's leading infrastructure contractors, with a long-standing track record of delivering complex, high-value civil engineering projects across transport, energy and major infrastructure sectors, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date CV to be considered.

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