Senior Estimator

Laing O'Rourke; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their infrastructure team in Manchester. This role involves preparing bids for large-scale projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have relevant experience in infrastructure estimating and higher-level qualifications in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. Opportunities for career advancement and flexibility in location are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating large-scale infrastructure or civils projects.
• Proficiency in forecasting and cost planning from principles.
• Competent in managing estimating procedures throughout bid preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit high-quality bids for complex projects.
• Lead commercial analysis of subcontractor quotations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project objectives.

Skills

Estimating large-scale infrastructure projects

Forecasting net prime cost

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Commercial insight

Education

Higher level qualification in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Candy estimating software

Digital Engineering (DE/BIM)

Job description

Overview

Estimators – we know you're in demand so here's our bid for your interest. How does strategic targeting high-impact sectors to focus on real wins sound? Or leveraging Laing O'Rourke's in-house supply chain to de-risk projects through modern methods of construction and integrated design & delivery teams? Advance your career within our knowledge-rich Estimating team, learning from industry experts whilst working on projects up to £2bn. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced civils Estimator to join our infrastructure team, working on some of the UK's most ambitious projects. This is a national role, offering flexibility to work from one of our offices in Sale, Dartford or Oldbury.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit competitive, high-quality bids for complex projects, taking full ownership of smaller bids.
• Utilise Digital Engineering (DE / BIM) tools and estimating software (we use Candy) to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Understand and drive through LOR's "Value Proposition" including self-delivery, digital engineering, and Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA).
• Lead commercial analysis of subcontractor quotations and advise on risk, qualification, and margin considerations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Commercial, Engineering, Procurement, and Digital Engineering (BIM).
• Mentor and support less experienced Estimators, fostering a high-performance team environment.
• Ensure all bids are subject to adjudication and final analysis.
• Ensure the consistent preparation and adherence to mandatory final settlement analysis.
• Engage effectively with clients and external consultants to align project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance processes throughout the tender process.

About You

• Proven experience in estimating large-scale infrastructure or civils projects.
• Expertise in forecasting net prime cost, preliminary costing, and cost planning from first principles.
• Competent managing estimating procedures from bid preparation to post-tender negotiations.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and commercially astute.
• Previous site experience in an engineering or commercial role is highly regarded.
• Higher level qualification in relevant discipline e.g. Construction Management, or Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying with progression towards professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICE, IMechE) preferred.
• Willingness to be geographically mobile to support business needs.
• Ability to obtain BPSS clearance.

CVs only tell us so much and so do job adverts. We'd welcome an informal chat via Emma Woodall (Senior Resourcing Advisor) to discuss further – / 07350 368883.