Estimator

Benjamin Grace; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their Pre-Contract team. This pivotal role involves estimating and pricing various infrastructure projects, including rail and civil engineering works. You will collaborate with bid, planning, and delivery teams to create competitive tenders. Essential requirements include proven estimating experience and strong first principles estimating expertise within civil engineering. The role also involves mentoring junior team members and preparing detailed tender documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering infrastructure.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
• Strong first principles estimating expertise.
• A solid technical background in civil engineering works.

Responsibilities

• Managing tenders from receipt of documentation through to submission.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to develop bid-winning strategies.
• Presenting tender submissions at internal review meetings.
• Liaising with supply chain partners regarding supplier and subcontractor enquiries.
• Completing technical and commercial appraisals of labour and materials.
• Producing accurate take-offs from drawings and pricing works.
• Agreeing resourcing levels and outputs with teams.
• Identifying and pricing project risks.
• Preparing all tender documentation and submission deliverables.
• Mentoring and supporting Assistant Estimators and team members.

Skills

Strong first principles estimating expertise

Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects

Proven experience as an Estimator

Strong technical background in civil engineering

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join its Pre-Contract team in the South region. This role is pivotal in estimating and pricing a wide range of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects and frameworks during the pre-contract and tender stages. You will work closely with bid, planning, commercial, and delivery teams to produce commercially viable, competitive, and cost-effective tenders that align with client requirements.

Business Unit Overview

The South region is active across a broad portfolio of infrastructure works, including:

• Rail, Aviation & Highways
• Civil Engineering & Building Works
• Mechanical & Electrical Works
• Electrification & Plant Works

Projects include bridges, footbridges, embankments, station enhancements, platforms, tunnels, and electrification works across Wales, Western, and the South East. The team delivers both stand-alone tenders and long-term frameworks for a wide range of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing tenders from receipt of documentation through to submission
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to develop bid-winning strategies early in the tender process
• Presenting tender submissions at internal review meetings with senior leadership
• Liaising with supply chain partners regarding supplier and subcontractor enquiries
• Completing technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works
• Producing accurate take-offs from drawings and pricing works using first principles estimating
• Agreeing resourcing levels and outputs with Planners, Bid Managers, and delivery teams
• Identifying, analysing, and pricing project risks
• Preparing all tender documentation and submission deliverables
• Supporting proposals and contract management activities
• Mentoring and supporting Assistant Estimators and wider team members

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering infrastructure
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks
• Strong first principles estimating expertise
• A solid technical background in civil engineering works

Desirable

• Previous site-based or operational experience prior to estimating