Senior Estimator

Danny Sullivan Group; Gatwick; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Private Healthcare

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Danny Sullivan Group, Crawley-based civil engineering contractor, is looking for a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating process on major infrastructure packages, ensuring accurate, commercially competitive costings and NEC contract compliance.

You will collaborate with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams to prepare detailed estimates, cost plans, tender submissions, and subcontractor quotations, while identifying value engineering opportunities and supporting bid meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Estimator in civil engineering.
• Experience with Tier One or Tier Two contractors.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel as required.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and tender procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed estimates for major civil works.
• Review drawings, specifications, programmes and contract documents.
• Produce cost plans and tender submissions with accuracy.
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Conduct risk and opportunity assessments and value engineering.
• Collaborate with commercial, engineering, planning and operations teams.
• Attend tender meetings, site visits and client presentations.
• Prepare tender adjudication reports for senior management.
• Maintain estimating databanks and cost history for future bids.
• Support negotiations with clients where required.
• Ensure estimates comply with NEC contracts and company procedures.

Skills

Senior Estimator

Civil engineering

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

NEC Contracts

Driving Licence

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Crawley (Hybrid Available)
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading Tier One Civil Engineering Contractor working on a major infrastructure project based in Crawley.

This is your chance to play a key role in securing and delivering large-scale civil engineering works on a flagship project. Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial and operational teams, you'll lead the estimating process on complex infrastructure packages and help drive successful project delivery.

The Role

As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate, commercially competitive estimates while identifying opportunities to add value throughout the tender process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed estimates for major civil engineering works.
• Review drawings, specifications, programmes and contract documentation.
• Produce accurate cost plans and tender submissions.
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Carry out risk and opportunity assessments.
• Develop value engineering solutions to improve project outcomes.
• Liaise with commercial, engineering, planning and operational teams throughout the bid process.
• Attend tender meetings, site visits and client presentations.
• Prepare tender adjudication reports for senior management.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.
• Support negotiations with clients where required.
• Ensure all estimates comply with NEC contract requirements and company procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Senior Estimator within civil engineering.
• Experience working for a Tier One or Tier Two Main Contractor.
• Strong background delivering estimates for major infrastructure projects.
• Experience across sectors such as highways, utilities, water, rail or heavy civils.
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £90,000
• Car Allowance
• Annual Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Hybrid Working
• 25+ Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Ongoing Training & Career Development
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project with a leading Tier One contractor

If you're looking to join a business with an outstanding reputation and work on one of the region's most significant infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.