Senior Estimator

Connect Plus Services; Dartford, South Mimms, Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure maintenance company seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Commercial Team. This role involves preparing estimates for the M25 network, overseeing pricing methods, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a strong estimating background and proficiency with CANDY software. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and support for professional development.

Benefits

Career stability and development

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in highways term-maintenance is desirable.
• Valid CSCS card is required.
• Understanding of BIM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Undertake estimates according to policies.
• Review technical reports for costing.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Infrastructure main contractor background

Estimating heavy civil engineering projects

Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office

Estimating background using CANDY software

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Chartered by a relevant industry-recognised body

Tools

CANDY estimating software

Job description

Our team, Connect Plus Services, is responsible for operating and maintaining the M25 network, including all adjoining trunk and slip roads, on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways.

Join our Commercial Team as a Senior Estimator, working within our Change Team

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Estimator, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Undertake estimates in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Review technical reports, drawings, and specifications to prepare accurate costing sheets for materials, labour, and equipment.
• Translate measurements from drawings and specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates.
• Oversee and/or interrogate design options and ‘value’ solutions, and, if appropriate, identify the attractiveness of a project based on sound estimating principles.
• Mentor and support more junior members of the team.
• Record assumptions and identify risks and opportunities, including supporting the development of risk evaluation from a pricing/budgetary perspective.
• Liaise with members of the Change Team, wider Connect Plus Services team, other BB business units, and the supply chain to develop and understand proposed methodologies and principles.
• Maintain and update the library of rates on CANDY estimating software.

Who We’re Looking For

• Infrastructure main contractor background, ideally within the highways term-maintenance market.
• Previous experience in estimating heavy civil engineering projects (commercial or operational background considered).
• Chartered by a relevant industry-recognised body (e.g., ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB) – desirable.
• Proficient in the use of Excel and other Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Outlook) and similar software.
• Experienced estimating background using CANDY estimating software – desirable.
• A valid CSCS card.
• Working knowledge of best practice solutions, optimisation of innovative ideas, and an understanding of Lean Construction principles and cost planning within a long-term highways maintenance setting – desirable.
• Understanding of BIM and the ability to read and assemble BIM models and produce appropriate reports – desirable.
• Good working knowledge of pricing and quantification methods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with the ability to form effective relationships with internal and external partners.

Inspiring : Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.

Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement.

Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.

Challengeable : Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement.

Influencing : Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals.

Why Work for Us?

At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you’ll be part of a world‑class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe’s busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently.

A Career Like No Other

Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You’ll be exposed to cutting‑edge technology, large‑scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

Long‑Term Stability & Growth

With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you’re looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth.

A Supportive & Inclusive Team

At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.

Location:

This is a hybrid role designed to fully maximise team collaboration on the project, we offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home.

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