Senior Estimator

Quantix Technical; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Estimator to join their team in Rotherham. The role involves producing accurate cost estimates, preparing tenders, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates will have strong civil engineering knowledge and experience. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working and opportunities for career progression within a growing infrastructure business.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Key role in company growth

Qualifications

• Proven track record in estimating within an infrastructure environment.
• Ability to build rates from first principles.
• Experience with specialist subcontractors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate estimates from first principles.
• Preparing tender documentation and cost analysis.
• Liaising with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Estimating experience

Commercial and numerical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Estimator Highways & Water – Location: Rotherham

Sector: Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Contract: Permanent

A specialist subcontractor with a strong reputation in the infrastructure sector, delivering projects across highways and water. With an expanding workload, the business is now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their team.

Role

Reporting directly into the Preconstruction Lead, you will take full responsibility for estimating from first principles, preparing competitive tenders and building robust cost models for highways and water schemes.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate estimates from first principles and building rates up.
• Working on a range of infrastructure projects predominantly highways and water.
• Preparing tender documentation and cost analysis.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams.
• Supporting bid strategy to secure profitable work.

Candidate

The successful applicant will bring strong civil engineering knowledge and a proven track record in estimating within an infrastructure environment.

You should demonstrate:

• Previous experience as an Estimator / Senior Estimator in civil engineering, highways, or water.
• Ability to build rates from first principles.
• Strong commercial and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience with specialist subcontractors is advantageous but not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a respected subcontractor.
• Career development and progression within a forward-thinking infrastructure business.