Estimator / Senior Estimator - Civil/Rail/Infrastructure

TRIbuild Solutions Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is looking for an Estimator/Senior Estimator to deliver accurate tenders in the Midlands & Southern Region. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of commercial experience and a strong ability to manage bid processes. The role allows for hybrid working with competitive salary between £50,000 and £90,000. Join a dynamic team with excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Professional development support

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years relevant site/commercial experience.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Willing to undertake site visits when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and competitive tenders.
• Manage day-to-day bid processes.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate risks and opportunities in tenders.
• Present tender positions for approval.
• Build relationships with clients.

Skills

Numeracy

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Effective communicator

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

HNC in construction or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Estimator / Senior Estimator - Civils/Rail/Infrastructure

Midlands & Southern Region (Tamworth office or London/South office)

50,000 - 90,000 + Package

The Role

As part of a successful estimating team, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate, competitive and commercially viable tenders that meet client expectations and help secure long-term work.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with operational, engineering and commercial colleagues to prepare robust estimates.
• Manage the bid process on day-to-day tenders.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers, issuing enquiries and reviewing returns.
• Evaluate risks and opportunities to ensure balanced submissions.
• Present tender positions to the senior leadership team for sign-off.
• Build collaborative relationships with clients, understanding their objectives.

The Ideal Candidate

• HNC (or equivalent) in construction, or 5+ years relevant site/commercial experience.
• Strong numeracy and commercial acumen.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Good IT skills and confident communicator.
• Proactive, organised, and a natural team player.
• Willing to undertake site visits where required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between 50,000 - 90,000 (dependant on experience) plus package.
• Hybrid working: 4 days office/site, 1 day from home.
• Choice of base office: Tamworth or London/South.
• Excellent career progression opportunities with a strong pipeline of work.
• Professional development and support to grow your career further.
• Benefits package to support wellbeing inside and outside of work.

For more details or to apply, contact Leon at TRIbuild Solutions.