Senior Estimator

Enable Resourcing Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employee-owned business

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Enable Resourcing Limited represents a leading specialist contractor delivering complex projects across the UK, seeking a Senior Estimator to drive tender execution for major infrastructure and construction schemes.

The role requires reviewing drawings and specifications, identifying risks and value engineering, and collaborating with commercial, operational and pre-construction teams. Hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 days at home, offices in Birmingham, Canning Town and Runcorn.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Estimator in RC Frame/ Groundworks / Civil Engineering / Rail Infrastructure / Structural Alterations.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Obtaining and analysing quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Working closely with commercial, operational and pre-construction teams.
• Supporting bid strategy and tender presentations.
• Ensuring tender submissions are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contractual awareness

Analytical skills

Drawings interpretation

Estimation experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Our client is a leading specialist contractor delivering complex projects across the UK within the RC Frame, Civil Engineering, Rail and Structural Alterations sectors.

Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are seeking to appoint experienced Senior Estimators to join their established pre-construction team.

As an employee-owned business, the company offers a collaborative culture where employees have a genuine stake in the organisation's continued success and future growth.

The Role

As a Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of competitive tenders across a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Obtaining and analysing quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Working closely with commercial, operational and pre-construction teams.
• Supporting bid strategy and tender presentations.
• Ensuring tender submissions are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

Requirements

Applicants should have previous Senior Estimator experience within one or more of the following sectors:

• RC Frame & Groundworks
• Civil Engineering
• Rail Infrastructure
• Structural Alterations
• Demolition & Enabling Works

You will also have:

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience delivering estimates for medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's On Offer?

• £80,000 - £130,000 basic salary depending on experience.
• Employee-owned business.
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days home).
• Offices located in Canning Town, Birmingham and Runcorn.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• The chance to work on some of the UK's most technically challenging construction and infrastructure projects.

If you're an experienced Senior Estimator looking to join a growing specialist contractor with an excellent reputation and strong pipeline of work, we'd be keen to hear from you.