Senior Estimator

Pertemps TM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Estimator in Greater London. The role involves leading a department, estimating costs for major rail and infrastructure projects, and ensuring financial and contractual compliance. Candidates must possess prior estimating experience in civil engineering or infrastructure, preferably with multi-disciplinary projects. This position may offer remote work flexibility, commuting to Cambridge for meetings as necessary. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator in rail or civil engineering/infrastructure.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary projects and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimates and calculate costs for projects.
• Manage financial, technical, and contractual risks.
• Lead and motivate the estimating team.
• Support bid teams and manage the tender process from start to finish.
• Provide regular progress forecasts and reports.

Skills

Estimator experience

Leadership

Financial risk management

Tender process management

Job description

Senior Estimator

Rail & Civil Engineering

Are you a Civil's Estimator seeking a new opportunity?

RGB are delighted to be working in partnership with a Global Tier 1 Main Contractor to appoint a new Senior Estimator to be based in their South West Region.

As a company they operate in projects across Rail, Infrastructure, Build and Heavy Civils.

Leading the Pre-Construction team this role would be working across 2 of the business streams. Estimating contracts and projects during pre-contract / tender stage for a range of multi-disciplinary rail and infrastructure projects.

Despite the current climate the organisation have remained busy and are currently working on some of the most iconic projects in the UK to include HS2, Hinkley and Crossrail.

The main purpose of the role is to lead the current department and provide support for the Head of Estimating.

Other duties will include :

• provide estimates and calculating costs of the projects
• Being responsible for any financial, technical & contractual risks
• Fulfil the contract by maximising gross profit.
• Provide leadership and manage and motivate a team
• Support the bid team and tenders and the process from start to finish
• provide regular forecasts and reports to understand the progress of the project.

Essential experience :

Due to the nature of the Projects it is essential that you have previous experience as an Estimator in a rail or civil engineering / infrastructure environment to include multi-disciplinary projects and / or frameworks.

This role could suit someone comfortable in working from home who would then commute to Cambridge when required for business or tender meetings.

To find about more about the role please get in touch with Laura at RGB Exeter or apply below.