Lead Estimator, Major Civil Projects

Lorien; North East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien in the North East is seeking an experienced Major Projects Estimator to join a busy infrastructure team delivering major highways and civil engineering projects. You will lead cost planning, tendering, and pre-construction activities to support successful capital schemes.

The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates and BoQs, reviewing drawings, obtaining quotations, evaluating tenders, and contributing to value engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within highways, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, cost plans, and commercial proposals for major projects.
• Develop fully priced Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and activity schedules.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation to produce accurate take-offs and cost models.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for labour, plant, materials, and services.
• Evaluate tender returns and compare commercial submissions.
• Support governance, approval, and risk management processes throughout bid and pre-construction stages.
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist in pricing variations and compensation events in accordance with NEC contracts.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within strict deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively with estimating, commercial, design, and operational delivery teams.

Skills

Cost planning

Tender submissions

Pre-construction activities

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Lorien in the North East is seeking an experienced Major Projects Estimator to join a busy infrastructure team delivering major highways and civil engineering projects. You will lead cost planning, tendering, and pre-construction activities to support successful capital schemes.

The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates and BoQs, reviewing drawings, obtaining quotations, evaluating tenders, and contributing to value engineering.