Lead Estimator: Major Utilities & Civil Tenders

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

Job summary

Go Traffic Management Limited is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating lifecycle for large, complex capital schemes across water, gas, electricity and civils. You will own tender submissions from first principles, develop target costs, and negotiate terms with clients to secure awards.

You will mentor the estimating team, collaborate with operations for a smooth handover from tender to construction, and lead monthly reviews of bid performance to improve margins.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading large, complex tenders in a competitive environment.
• Experience managing the full estimating lifecycle from enquiry to award.
• Experience leading tender adjudication and presenting bids to senior stakeholders.
• First-principles estimating, cost build-ups and Bill of Quantities.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness, including NEC/JCT forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating lifecycle for large, complex schemes across water, gas, electricity and civils.
• Lead tender adjudication and present cost, margin and strategy to senior Directors.
• Survey sites, prepare detailed surveys and pricing for tender submissions.
• Lead supply chain engagement to secure best prices and value.
• Mentor the estimating team and ensure smooth handover to construction.

Skills

Tender leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Costing and pricing

Client engagement

Estimating software

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction/Quantity Surveying

Tools

CANDY

Conquest

Causeway

Job description

Go Traffic Management Limited is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating lifecycle for large, complex capital schemes across water, gas, electricity and civils. You will own tender submissions from first principles, develop target costs, and negotiate terms with clients to secure awards.

You will mentor the estimating team, collaborate with operations for a smooth handover from tender to construction, and lead monthly reviews of bid performance to improve margins.