Senior Estimator

Conrad Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Cost & Estimating team. This role involves taking ownership of pre-contract estimating on major infrastructure programmes and mentoring junior colleagues. Ideal candidates will have 6-12+ years in estimating, strong first-principles skills, and a degree in a relevant field. You will enjoy a competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 plus excellent benefits and genuine career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 6-12+ years in estimating, ideally within consultancy or a tier-one contractor.
• Strong first-principles estimating skills across labour, plant, materials, and indirects.
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end estimating on projects ranging from 10m to 500m+.
• Prepare and present robust first-principles estimates, risk allowances, and cost models.
• Coach and mentor junior estimators within the team.

Skills

First-principles estimating skills

Proficiency with Excel

Client-facing skills

Education

Degree/HNC in QS/Engineering/Construction Management

MRICS/ACostE (or working towards)

Tools

CostX

Candy

Cleopatra

Job description

We're working with a leading global consultancy who are looking to appoint a Senior Estimator to strengthen their Cost & Estimating team. You'll take ownership of pre‑contract estimating on major infrastructure programmes, provide strategic cost advice, and support the development of junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end‑to‑end estimating on projects ranging from 10m to 500m+.
• Prepare and present robust first‑principles estimates, risk allowances, and cost models.
• Lead value engineering sessions and scope reviews with project teams.
• Support procurement, tender analysis, and bid evaluations.
• Produce clear, client‑facing reports and confidently present estimates.
• Coach and mentor junior estimators within the team.

What We're Looking For

• 6‑12+ years in estimating, ideally within consultancy or a tier‑one contractor.
• Strong first‑principles estimating skills across labour, plant, materials, and indirects.
• Proficiency with Excel; experience of CostX, Candy, Cleopatra, or similar tools.
• Sector experience in Commercial, Residential, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education or Defence.
• Degree/HNC in QS/Engineering/Construction Management; MRICS/ACostE (or working towards).
• Confident communicator with excellent client‑facing skills.
• UK right to work (security clearance helpful but not essential).

What's on Offer

• 65,000 - 75,000 salary (DOE).
• Excellent benefits package including private healthcare & pension.
• Genuine career growth with a clear path to more senior roles.
• Opportunity to join a global consultancy with first‑class training and progression.

Interested? Contact Max Condie on (phone number removed) or apply now to find out more.