Senior Estimator
hace 18 días
Newton Abbot
Senior Estimator Permanent £75,000 + Package Newton Abbot – Hybrid working arrangement Sphere Solutions is partnering with a specialist marine contractor, renowned for delivering complex marine and coastal infrastructure projects, to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator to join and strengthen their Commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping how projects are won, planned, and delivered across the UK. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead and produce accurate cost estimates for marine and heavy civil projects, • Analyse drawings and contract documents to define scope, risk, and resources, • Prepare and validate take-offs, rates, and plant/material costs, • Work closely with commercial, engineering, and delivery teams to align bids, • Source and assess competitive supplier and subcontractor quotations, • Manage bid submissions to ensure quality, accuracy, and deadlines are met, • Support and mentor junior estimators, promoting best practice, • Drive continuous improvement and digital innovation, including AI-led estimating tools We’re looking for candidates who have: • Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within Civils, Heavy Infrastructure, or Marine sectors, • A solid understanding of construction methods, risk management, and environmental considerations, • Strong commercial awareness (experience with NEC contracts is a plus), • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software, • The ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately What’s on offer: • Competitive salary up to £75,000, • Company Vehicle, • Pension matched up to 10% contribution, • Life Assurance, • Company Healthcare, • Flexible Hybrid working options, • 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) Our Commitment to Inclusion As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background