Estimator

Story Contracting Limited; Newton Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Training & development

Volunteering days

Job summary

Story Contracting Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for the Eastern region to lead tender submissions and shape the company’s future pipeline. You will manage the full tender process, ensure robust pricing, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality bids.

The role requires civil estimating experience across Rail, Highways, Water and Energy sectors, along with a proactive, client-facing approach and strong presentation skills.

Qualifications

• HNC (or higher) in Construction, Built Environment, or related field, or 10+ years of proven industry experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Windows and the full Office suite.
• Estimating software experience (Causeway Estimating preferable).
• Extensive experience of civil engineering estimating within the Rail, Highways, Water and Energy sectors.
• A self motivated, resilient attitude with the ability to lead and influence.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in client facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full tender process from first enquiry through to submission.
• Prepare high quality, competitive tenders that deliver value for money.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Work effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth communication and clear project handovers.
• Support continuous improvement by enhancing processes and helping strengthen our work winning capability.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

HNC or higher / 10+ years exp

Tools

Causeway Estimating

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Eastern region. This is a great opportunity to take a leading role in developing competitive, high-quality tenders and helping shape Story's future pipeline of work. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you'll be responsible for preparing and leading tender submissions across a range of projects, ensuring bids are commercially robust, accurately priced and aligned with client requirements. You'll play an important role in our work-winning strategy and contribute directly to the growth of the business., Lead and manage the full tender process from first enquiry through to submission Prepare high quality, competitive tenders that deliver value for money Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients and key stakeholders Work effectively with internal teams to ensure smooth communication and clear project handovers Support continuous improvement by enhancing processes and helping strengthen our work winning capability

• HNC (or higher) in Construction, Built Environment, or a related field, or 10+ years of proven industry experience
• High proficiency in Microsoft Windows and the full Office suite
• Estimating software experience (Causeway Estimating preferable)
• Extensive experience of civil engineering estimating within the Rail, Highways, Water and Energy sectors.
• A self motivated, resilient attitude with the ability to lead and influence
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in client facing environments

We are an award-winning infrastructure company with values that put people first: Grounded, Hardworking, Proud, Family, Trusted, Winners.

• Competitive salary and pension
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Training and career development opportunities
• Two paid volunteering days each year.