Senior Estimator

Enable Resourcing Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Enable Resourcing Limited is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the pre-construction team to deliver tender bids for major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK.

The role involves producing accurate cost estimates, reviewing drawings and specifications, identifying risks and value engineering opportunities, and coordinating with subcontractors. Hybrid working is offered (3 days in the office, 2 at home) with offices in London, Birmingham and Runcorn.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering estimates for medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Obtaining and analysing quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Working closely with commercial, operational and pre-construction teams.
• Supporting bid strategy and tender presentations.
• Ensuring tender submissions are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contractual awareness

Analytical skills

Drawing interpretation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is a leading specialist contractor delivering complex projects across the UK within the RC Frame, Civil Engineering, Rail and Structural Alterations sectors.

Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are seeking to appoint experienced Senior Estimators to join their established pre-construction team.

As an employee-owned business, the company offers a collaborative culture where employees have a genuine stake in the organisation's continued success and future growth.

The Role

As a Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of competitive tenders across a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure and construction projects.

Responsibilities will include:

• Producing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Obtaining and analysing quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Working closely with commercial, operational and pre-construction teams.
• Supporting bid strategy and tender presentations.
• Ensuring tender submissions are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

Requirements

Applicants should have previous Senior Estimator experience within one or more of the following sectors:

• RC Frame & Groundworks
• Civil Engineering
• Rail Infrastructure
• Structural Alterations
• Demolition & Enabling Works

You will also have:

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience delivering estimates for medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's On Offer?

• 80,000 - 130,000 basic salary depending on experience.
• Employee-owned business.
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days home).
• Offices located in Canning Town, Birmingham and Runcorn.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• The chance to work on some of the UK's most technically challenging construction and infrastructure projects.