Senior Estimator

Kenton Black; Bedford; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

Kenton Black is representing a well-established groundworks and infrastructure contractor in Bedford, seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating function across residential and infrastructure projects.

You will review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, cost analysis and supplier quotations, and develop pricing strategies for competitive tenders, while mentoring junior estimators and collaborating with Commercial, Operations and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of residential groundworks and infrastructure projects.
• Experience pricing earthworks, drainage, foundations, highways and external works.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Carry out accurate quantity take-offs and cost analysis.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop pricing strategies for competitive tender submissions.
• Identify project risks and opportunities during the tender process.

Job description

Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum + Comprehensive Package

Location: Bedford

About the Opportunity:

Our client is a well-established and highly respected groundworks & infrastructure contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in securing major projects while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking business.

Role:

As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for leading the estimating function on a range of residential and infrastructure groundworks projects, producing competitive and commercially sound tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.

Working closely with the Commercial Team and Operations Department, you will ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and aligned with the company's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of detailed estimates and tender submissions.

Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

Carry out accurate quantity take-offs and cost analysis.

Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.

Develop pricing strategies for competitive tender submissions.

Identify project risks and opportunities during the tender process.

Attend tender review meetings and client interviews where required.

Liaise with commercial, operational and engineering teams to ensure successful project

handovers.

Support value engineering initiatives and alternative construction methodologies.

Mentor and support junior estimators withinthe team.

Typical Projects

You’ll be involved in pricing a diverse portfolio of schemes including:

Strategic land and infrastructure packages

Roads and sewers

Bulk earthworks

Drainage and utilities

Section 278 and Section 38 works

Highway improvements

Civil engineering and infrastructure schemes

Project values typically range from £1m to £30m.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the groundworks, civil engineering or infra

structure sector.

Strong understanding of residential groundworks and infrastructure projects.

Experience pricing earthworks, drainage, foundations, highways and external works.

Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

The ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Office.

A proactive and collaborative approach to working with internal teams and clients.

Package

Salary up to £120,000 per annum

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent long-term career progression