Estimator / Senior Estimator

Richardsonrecruit; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardsonrecruit is recruiting for a Civils; Rail Estimator / Senior Estimator based in the Northwest. The role leads tenders end-to-end, develops cost-effective pricing strategies and collaborates with internal teams to shape bid-winning approaches.

You will take-offs from drawings, assess risk and engage with the supply chain to secure quotations. The position is full-time with 1 day per week remote work, offering hybrid flexibility and opportunities to mentor junior team members within a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering/infrastructure.
• Strong experience in multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
• Solid understanding of first principles estimating.
• Ability to analyse technical information and translate it into accurate cost plans.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Develop robust, competitive and cost-effective pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define bid-winning approaches and methodologies.
• Carry out take-offs from drawings and technical documentation.
• Assess and manage risk and opportunity pricing within tenders.
• Engage with the supply chain to obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Work closely with Planners and delivery teams to ensure realistic resourcing and programme alignment.
• Present tender proposals to senior management for review and approval.
• Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the estimating function.
• Mentor and support junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Estimating

Civil engineering

Multi-disciplinary projects

First principles estimating

Risk analysis

Commercial awareness

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

We are hiring for a Civils; Rail Estimator / Senior Estimator based in the Northwest.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission

Develop robust, competitive and cost-effective pricing strategies

Collaborate with internal teams to define bid-winning approaches and methodologies

Carry out take-offs from drawings and technical documentation

Assess and manage risk and opportunity pricing within tenders

Engage with the supply chain to obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations

Work closely with Planners and delivery teams to ensure realistic resourcing and programme alignment

Present tender proposals to senior management for review and approval

Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the estimating function

Mentor and support junior team members where appropriate

Requirements

Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering / infrastructure

Strong experience in multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks

Solid understanding of first principles estimating

Ability to analyse technical information and translate it into accurate cost plans

Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. WFH 1 day per week.