Senior Estimator

Due to my clients continued expansion, they are seeking a Senior Estimator to join their dynamic team. As a Senior Estimator, you will work on civil engineering tenders, developing precise and competitive estimates for projects involving roads, sewers, drainage, utilities, and reinforced concrete structures.

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 Apprentice Estimators 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.

We are 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.

This is an excellent opportunity so please get in touch with Stewart for more information, by email on sl@sol-rec.com or on 07545 620084