Senior Estimator

Pinnacle Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Career progression

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its Infrastructure and Civils team in the UK. You will lead tender preparation for major infrastructure and civil engineering projects, from initial enquiry through to contract award, working with pre-construction, bid, and operations teams to deliver competitive, accurate submissions.

The role requires extensive estimating experience in infrastructure, NEC/JCT contracts and CESMM, plus proficiency with estimating software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Extensive estimating experience in infrastructure/civil engineering or demolition/remediation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for infrastructure and civil tenders including groundworks, drainage, remediation and enabling works
• Liaise with clients, consultants and internal teams throughout the tender process
• Mentor and support junior estimators within the team
• Assist with value engineering and alternative design proposals
• Contribute to high-quality tender submissions and presentations

Skills

Estimating experience

NEC/JCT knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

A leading UK demolition, remediation, and civil engineering contractor, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its Infrastructure and Civils team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced estimator to play a key role in securing major infrastructure and civil engineering tenders across the UK.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will lead the preparation of competitive, accurate, and commercially sound tenders for infrastructure and civil engineering projects, ranging from groundworks and enabling works through to major civils schemes. You'll work closely with the pre-construction, bid, and operational teams to develop winning submissions from initial enquiry through to contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for infrastructure and civil engineering tenders, including groundworks, drainage, remediation, and enabling works
• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications to identify scope, risk, and opportunity
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
• Build strong, accurate pricing models and bills of quantities
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal operational teams throughout the tender process
• Identify and price risk, method statements, and programme considerations
• Contribute to value engineering and alternative design proposals
• Support the compilation of high-quality tender submissions and presentations
• Mentor and support junior estimators within the team

About You

• Substantial estimating experience within infrastructure, civil engineering, or demolition/remediation sectors
• Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and civil engineering measurement (CESMM)
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and commercial acumen
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and supply chain partners
• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline (degree or equivalent experience)
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and civils projects with an established, growing contractor
• Genuine career progression within a respected industry name