Interim Senior Estimator, East Midlands £700pd

1st Executive; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an INTERIM Senior Estimator to play a pivotal role in major civil infrastructure projects. The candidate will lead cost estimating, analyze tender documents, and ensure submissions meet high standards. A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is essential. This role offers competitive compensation and requires experience in civils estimating, particularly in highways or utilities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in civils estimating, ideally within highways, infrastructure, or utilities.
• Exceptional numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive leader, able to mentor and inspire junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for highways, utilities, and transport projects.
• Develop cost breakdowns across labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and overheads.
• Ensure all submissions meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Civils estimating

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Tools

Estimating software

Digital take-off tools

Job description

Role: INTERIM Senior Estimator - Civils

Salary: £500-700pd

Location: East Midlands

Hybrid: c2 days pw in office

Introduction

Our client is seeking a Senior Civils Estimator to play a pivotal role in shaping and winning major civil infrastructure projects across the UK. You'll take the lead on preparing competitive, high-quality bids-working with project, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure every submission is commercially robust, technically accurate, and aligned with client expectations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for highways, utilities, and transport projects.
• Analyse tender documents and specifications to build accurate and competitive proposals.
• Develop cost breakdowns across labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and overheads.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to secure the best value.
• Spot risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions that strengthen bids.
• Work closely with bid and project teams to refine strategies and narratives.
• Ensure all submissions meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Present bids to senior leadership and contribute to key decision-making.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior estimators, helping to grow team capability.

Requirements

• Significant experience in civils estimating, ideally within highways, infrastructure, or utilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil works, from earthworks and drainage to surfacing and utilities
• Skilled with estimating software and digital take-off tools.
• Exceptional numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communicator and collaborator with strong negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to deliver competitive tenders for major clients.
• Understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• A proactive leader, able to mentor and inspire junior staff.

If interested in this fantastic opportunity, apply straight away or email me at [e-mail]