Senior Estimator

Rullion; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator in Swindon. The role involves producing accurate cost estimates to support tender submissions, ensuring compliance with quality procedures. Candidates should have strong civil engineering knowledge and familiarity with procurement legislation. You will work closely with the Bid Manager to develop competitive pricing strategies and validate client quantities. This position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and additional car allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Strong background in civil engineering and construction techniques.
• Experience with procurement legislation and contract forms.
• Analytical skills and awareness of commercial implications.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and competitive cost estimates for tenders.
• Develop pricing strategies with the Bid Manager.
• Validate client quantities and prepare tender documentation.
• Assess risks and opportunities for inclusion in tenders.

Skills

Strong understanding of civil engineering and construction techniques

Familiarity with procurement legislation and contract forms

Commercial awareness and analytical skills

Proficient in estimating software

Commitment to Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards

Job description

Job title: Senior Estimator

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Location: London

Hours of work: Mon to Fri - 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive + car allowance

Purpose

To produce accurate, competitive, and compliant cost estimates that support successful tender submissions, in line with the client's governance and quality procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all company governance and approval processes are followed.
• Work with the Bid Manager to develop competitive, value-driven pricing strategies.
• Agree methodologies and outputs with the Planner, Design Manager, and Bid Team.
• Advise on cost-effective design solutions and prepare alternative pricing options.
• Check and validate client quantities; arrange take-offs as required.
• Build up estimates covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, preliminaries, and risk.
• Develop local labour and plant rates, ensuring compliance with relevant wage and working time regulations.
• Liaise with Procurement to obtain, review, and select compliant supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Coordinate temporary works pricing with technical and planning teams.
• Determine staff requirements, programmes, and costs in consultation with Bid and Operations Leads.
• Identify and assess risk and opportunity items for inclusion in the tender.
• Prepare final tender summaries, supporting documentation, and settlement adjustments.
• Support post-tender clarifications and provide pricing handover to project and commercial teams.
• Review feedback on unsuccessful bids to inform future improvements.

Key Competencies & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of civil engineering and construction techniques.
• Familiarity with procurement legislation and contract forms.
• Commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Proficient in estimating software.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.

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