Managing Estimator or Senior Estimator (looking for step up)

Zinc Ten; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Greater London is seeking a talented estimator to lead the estimating function for projects ranging from £5m to £20m. You will shape bid strategies and manage risks while collaborating with operations for viable solutions. Ideal candidates have experience with complex civils and structural packages, and either manage a team or are looking for advancement from a Senior Estimator role. This position requires technical thinking and a strong understanding of project complexities.

Qualifications

• Experience in pricing complex civils and structures packages.
• Managing teams or looking to step up from a Senior Estimator role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small estimating team while taking ownership of key tenders.
• Shape bid strategies and influence winning approaches.
• Collaborate closely with operations for competitive solutions.
• Both self‑delivered and subcontract package pricing.

Job description

LOOKING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO STEP UP? - Prefer the early stage packages of a project ?

Company

Leading specialist engineering contractor delivering complex, high-profile commercial city centre projects across London. Work includes Deconstruction, complex Cut & Carve, Temporary Works, Piling, Groundworks, Basement construction, Concrete & steel structures. Working as a principal contractor.

Role

Working with the wider preconstruction team, you will lead the estimating function. Pricing tenders from circa £5m to £20m, shaping and influencing the winning strategy, identifying and managing risks and opportunities whilst collaborating to deliver competitive, high quality submissions.

• Lead and support a small estimating team whilst taking ownership of key tenders, remaining hands‑on
• Shape bid strategies and influence winning approaches
• Collaborate closely with operations to ensure buildable, competitive solutions
• Both self‑delivered and subcontract package pricing

About you

• Maybe you are already working for a specialist engineering contractor or maybe you have main contractor experience and are looking for an opportunity to focus purely on the early complex civils and structural packages - (if you are from a main contractor you must have extensive experience in pricing civils and structures packages)
• You may already be managing a team or you may be a Senior Estimator looking for the opportunity to step up.

This role is for you if you enjoy

Technical Complexity - complex sequencing and interfaces - schemes that stretch your thinking.

Working as a Principal Contractor