Senior Bid Estimator – Lead, Digital Engineering

Laing O'Rourke; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Senior Estimator for a project-based role in Sale, Manchester. You will own estimating processes, provide commercial insight, and add value through innovative digital engineering and technical expertise.

The role interfaces across the business and with external stakeholders to support successful work winning. Key responsibilities include leading the estimating function, driving profitability, and managing bids from inception through handover to delivery teams, with

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing estimates from inception through submission, post-tender, award and handover.
• Ability to lead bids and provide commercial insight to improve profitability.
• Experience with Digital Engineering and DE tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Secure profitable opportunities by preparing high-quality bids aligned with LOR requirements.
• Lead estimating function across bids and mentor less complex tenders.
• Drive value propositions including Self Delivery, Digital Engineering and DfMA.
• Utilise estimating software to promote efficiency and consistency.
• Incorporate lessons learned from live and completed projects.
• Collaborate with Design, Commercial, Engineering, DE, Procurement, Planning, HS&E and EnEx throughout the process.
• Ensure bids undergo formal adjudication and post-tender negotiations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence & initiative

HNC or degree in Construction/CivilEng

Professional membership knowledge

End-to-end estimating experience

Education

HNC or degree in Construction or Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Digital Engineering tools

Pricing & cost planning tools

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Senior Estimator for a project-based role in Sale, Manchester. You will own estimating processes, provide commercial insight, and add value through innovative digital engineering and technical expertise.

The role interfaces across the business and with external stakeholders to support successful work winning. Key responsibilities include leading the estimating function, driving profitability, and managing bids from inception through handover to delivery teams, with