National Lead Estimator - Water & Infrastructure

Building Careers UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the national estimating function within the UK water and infrastructure sector. The role will require strategic leadership, deep estimating expertise and the ability to drive consistency across multiple projects and contracts.

You will oversee tender delivery, frameworks and major projects, set standards, mentor a national team and work closely with commercial, procurement and operations to optimise bid outcomes and client

Qualifications

• Significant estimating experience in water, utilities, infrastructure, construction or civil engineering.
• Proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex tenders.
• Experience with AMP programmes, Term Service Contracts, NEC contracts and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading, developing and managing a national estimating team.
• Overseeing major tenders, frameworks and project estimates.
• Setting estimating standards, processes and best practice.
• Providing senior input into pricing strategy, commercial risk and bid governance.
• Working closely with commercial, procurement, operational and business development teams.
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Driving continuous improvement across estimating systems, processes and cost data.
• Supporting successful bid handovers and post-tender reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Tender management

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the national estimating function within the UK water and infrastructure sector. The role will require strategic leadership, deep estimating expertise and the ability to drive consistency across multiple projects and contracts.

You will oversee tender delivery, frameworks and major projects, set standards, mentor a national team and work closely with commercial, procurement and operations to optimise bid outcomes and client