Senior Construction Estimator for Clean Energy Hubs (UK)

RecruitAid Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Estimator to join a mission-led team focused on decarbonising UK transport. The role involves managing significant infrastructure projects, from cost estimation to procurement. Ideal candidates are analytical with strong communication skills and experience in large-scale construction. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to sustainable infrastructure and influence real-world outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on construction projects of £5m+.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to juggle multiple workstreams.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to visit UK sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Creating detailed bottom-up cost estimates to support land acquisition and pre-construction.
• Tracking and forecasting all project costs through delivery phases.
• Managing tenders, procurement, cost variation, and contractor negotiations.
• Providing strategic insights and risk assessments to keep projects lean and efficient.

Skills

Cost estimation

Project tracking

Procurement management

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Cost estimation software

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Estimator to join a mission-led team focused on decarbonising UK transport. The role involves managing significant infrastructure projects, from cost estimation to procurement. Ideal candidates are analytical with strong communication skills and experience in large-scale construction. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to sustainable infrastructure and influence real-world outcomes.