Senior Estimator
5 days ago
Birmingham
Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering & Groundworks Location: Birmingham (flexible working options) Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role Our client is a respected civil engineering and groundworks contractor with a strong national presence. They are looking for a Senior Estimator to join their expanding commercial team as they continue to grow. This role is ideal for an experienced estimator with a background in groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure who is looking to play a key role in a family-founded business known for quality delivery, long-term client relationships and a collaborative working culture. Key Responsibilities • Record, review and prioritise new tender opportunities., • Analyse tender documentation including drawings, specifications, site investigations and scope of works., • Work closely with commercial, production, planning and procurement teams., • Carry out accurate take-offs and produce BOQs using appropriate software., • Obtain, assess and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations., • Price bills and schedules analytically from first principles., • Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering options., • Review client programmes to ensure alignment with outputs, methodology and sequencing., • Lead tender adjudications and present findings to senior leadership., • Prepare and submit detailed tender submissions including assumptions and clarifications., • Attend client mid-, pre- and post-tender meetings., • Produce handover documentation for delivery teams., • Maintain strong customer relationships and obtain feedback on submissions., • Support the development of trainee estimators., • Maintain cost databases, historical data and benchmarking records., • Provide accurate reporting and commercial insight to senior management. What You’ll Bring Essential: • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimating within civil engineering, groundworks or a related field., • Knowledge of JCT and NEC3/4 forms of contract., • Strong commercial and analytical skills., • Understanding of project risks, opportunities and value engineering., • Practical knowledge of SMM7, CESSM, Highway MMR, NRM or similar measurement standards., • Higher-level qualification in Construction or Civil Engineering. Desirable: • Previous civil engineering or groundworks experience., • Experience using Conquest or similar estimating software., • Working towards professional membership (RICS, ICE, CIOB). Key Skills • High level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team., • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels., • Resilience when working to fixed deadlines., • Proven ability to maintain strong customer relationships., • Track record of preparing tenders for groundworks, civil engineering and highways projects., • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; Conquest experience is advantageous. What’s On Offer • Competitive salary and holiday entitlement (increasing with service)., • Additional holiday on your birthday., • Flexibility to extend annual leave., • Comprehensive health and medical insurance., • Ongoing professional development and training support., • Company car or car allowance., • Free on-site parking., • Referral scheme, company events and recognition programme., • Death in Service benefit. If you’re a Senior Estimator with strong civil engineering or groundworks experience and you’re ready to take on a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Contact William at Engineered Connections on 07700 144986.