Senior Estimator

Office Angels; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in marine civil engineering is seeking a skilled Senior Estimator to manage their estimating function for complex projects across the UK. This role combines leadership with hands-on estimating expertise, ensuring accurate cost estimates and strategic pricing decisions. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, extensive experience in marine infrastructure, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits including private health care.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Private Health Care

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior estimating role within marine infrastructure or heavy civil projects.
• Familiarity with marine construction methodologies, environmental considerations, and the NEC suite of contract documents.
• Experience in dredging, pile driving, or similar marine projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates for large-scale marine projects.
• Prepare accurate bid proposals and tender documents, collaborating with teams.
• Engage with marine subcontractors and suppliers for compliance and competitiveness.
• Assist the Head of Estimating in mentoring the team.
• Implement best practices in estimating methodology.
• Provide insights on project feasibility and strategic pricing.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical abilities

Exceptional attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Project planning software knowledge

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you ready to take your estimating career to new heights? Our client, a leading organisation in marine civil engineering, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Estimator to lead their estimating function for complex projects across the UK.

Job Title:

Senior Estimator

Location:

Dawlish, Devon

Salary & Benefits:

Circa £75K PA DOE | Car Allowance | Bonus | Private Health Care

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the estimating function for a leading organisation in the marine infrastructure sector.

This role combines leadership of bid teams with hands‑on estimating expertise, ensuring accurate, competitive, and risk‑aware cost estimates. You will also contribute to strategic pricing decisions and support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Estimating & Cost Planning: Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates for large‑scale marine projects, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Bid Coordination: Prepare accurate bid proposals and tender documents, collaborating with operations and engineering teams for project alignment.
• Subcontractor Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with marine subcontractors and suppliers, reviewing quotations for compliance and competitiveness.
• Team Leadership: Assist the Head of Estimating in mentoring the team, promoting collaboration across all departments.
• Process Improvement: Implement best practices in estimating methodology and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with various teams to provide insights on project feasibility, risk profiling, and strategic pricing decisions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Extensive experience in a senior estimating role within marine infrastructure or heavy civil projects.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Skills: Strong numerical and analytical abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project planning software.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with marine construction methodologies, environmental considerations, and the NEC suite of contract documents (preferred).
• Leadership Abilities: Strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively engage with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in dredging, pile driving, or similar marine projects.
• Previous experience mentoring junior estimators.
• A valid driving licence and CSCS card.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact in the marine civil engineering field, we'd love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please apply online or send your CV to [e-mail]. To discuss the opportunity in more detail prior to application please contact Vicky on 01392 426200.

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