Lead Estimator: Large-Scale Utilities & Civils Tenders

Network Plus; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus seeks a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating lifecycle for large, complex capital schemes across water, gas, electricity and civils. You will own tenders from enquiry to award, develop target costs, negotiate prices and terms with clients, and present bids for sign-off.

You will mentor the estimating team and collaborate with delivery colleagues to ensure a smooth handover from tender to construction, enabling successful framework and contract opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading and winning large, complex tenders in a competitive environment.
• Substantial estimating experience within the Utilities, Engineering or Construction sectors.
• Experience leading tender adjudication and settlement, and presenting bids to senior stakeholders.
• First-principles estimating expertise – take-offs, bills of quantities and rate build-ups.
• Leadership, mentoring, relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to guide a team of estimators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the estimating lifecycle for large, complex capital schemes from enquiry to tender award.
• Lead tender adjudication and present cost and strategy to Directors for sign-off.
• Survey potential work sites and produce detailed survey reports for pricing.
• Lead the analysis of plans, take-offs and cost estimates to produce compliant tender submissions.
• Develop procurement strategy and supplier proposals for best prices.
• Promote and develop relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Costing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Network Plus seeks a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating lifecycle for large, complex capital schemes across water, gas, electricity and civils. You will own tenders from enquiry to award, develop target costs, negotiate prices and terms with clients, and present bids for sign-off.

You will mentor the estimating team and collaborate with delivery colleagues to ensure a smooth handover from tender to construction, enabling successful framework and contract opportunities.