Senior Estimator
16 days ago
Marlow
About HolcimWe are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.Holcim UK Company BenefitsCompetitive Salary, plus bonus , 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bringBe valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & SafetyWe care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave . We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household , offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroadJoin our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplaceStaff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping productsThe OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead and develop our Estimating function within the Civils and Sports business units. This is a senior, influential role where you will shape estimating strategy, drive commercial performance, and lead a high-performing team delivering competitive, high-quality tenders across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.You will play a critical role in supporting strategic growth, managing commercial risk, and ensuring estimating excellence across complex, high-value schemes.What youll be doing Mentoring, and developing the Estimating team, embedding best practice, consistency, and high standardsAllocating estimating resources effectively across multiple concurrent tendersEstablishing and maintaining robust estimating SOPs to ensure compliance and consistencyOverseeing the preparation of accurate, competitive cost estimates for large and complex Civils and Sports infrastructure projectsReviewing and approving final tender submissions in line with commercial strategy and risk appetiteDeveloping and maintaining cost norms, unit rates, and supplier and subcontractor pricing databasesIdentifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders and recommending mitigation strategiesSupporting bid / no-bid decisions through data-driven financial and commercial analysisConducting post-tender reviews to improve estimating accuracy, methodology, and competitivenessBuilding strong relationships with supply chain partners to secure value, innovation, and competitive pricingManaging front-end commercial and legal activity associated with bids and tendersEnsuring estimating activities contribute to achieving budgeted revenue and margin targetsSupporting wider business objectives through innovative thinking and continuous improvementWhat youll bring Estimating experience within Civil Engineering and Infrastructure.Strong background delivering complex infrastructure tenders, with sports infrastructure experience highly advantageousDegree or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related disciplineExpert knowledge of estimating software such as Causeway, Candy, CostX, and strong Excel capabilitySolid understanding of NEC, JCT, and other standard forms of contractStrong commercial acumen, including P&L awareness, value engineering, and risk managementProven leadership capability with experience building, motivating, and developing high-performing teamsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex commercial information to senior stakeholdersA structured, analytical, and proactive approach to managing workload and prioritiesWe are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.TPBN1_UKTJ