Senior Estimator

TEXO Recruitment; Bowburn; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Civils Senior Estimator to join their client in Durham on a permanent basis. The role involves preparing accurate cost estimates for tenders and contracts while ensuring submissions meet client requirements. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in civil engineering projects, and experience with estimating packages is a plus. This position allows for hybrid working, with site visits across NE/Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of occupational experience in estimating.
• Experience with civil engineering projects is required.
• Causeway estimating experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide precise and reliable cost estimates to support decisions.
• Compile and issue subcontractor tender packages.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities in tendering.
• Ensure timely updates to the estimating team.

Skills

Cost estimation

Risk assessment

Client communication

Education

Civil engineering background

Tools

Causeway estimating packages

Job description

TEXO Recruitment are looking for a Civils Senior Estimator to join our external client in Durham on a permanent basis. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing and delivering accurate, competitive cost estimates across a broad range of tenders, contracts, and subcontract works. You will play a key role in supporting commercial decision making and ensuring submissions are thorough, competitive and aligned with client requirements.

Hybrid Working (3 days Durham office / 2 days WFH) including site visits across NE/ Yorkshire

Key Responsibilities

• Provide precise and reliable cost estimates to Senior Management to support timely settlement decisions
• Compile and issue subcontractor tender packages for specialist trades within agreed deadlines
• Proactively identify potential risks and opportunities throughout the tendering process
• Deliver consistent progress updates to the estimating teamFlexible time keeping
• Ensure workload is planned to meet client deadlines

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years occupational experience
• Experience with Causeway estimating packages is advantageous but not essential
• Experience preparing estimates for civil engineering projects.

If this opportunity is of interest, please contact Oliver Fox at TEXO Recruitment on 01670 3318467 or send your CV to [e-mail]