Senior Estimator

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Health insurance

Job summary

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Estimator for its civil engineering contractor partner, based in Wakefield, with a strong focus on water infrastructure projects across Yorkshire and the North East. You will own tenders from enquiry to submission, building commercially competitive bids and shaping the future success of the business.

The role requires experience in civils, groundworks, and water frameworks, plus the ability to price under framework agreements and manage multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering estimating.
• Knowledge of civils, groundworks and water infrastructure.
• Experience pricing under framework agreements.
• Strong commercial awareness and estimating ability.
• Existing supply chain relationships in Yorkshire (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Own tender enquiries across civil engineering, groundworks and water frameworks.
• Review tender docs; assess scope, risks and delivery requirements.
• Produce take-offs and bills of quantities.
• Prepare estimates using estimating software.
• Obtain and negotiate subcontractor quotations.
• Collaborate with operations, clients and supply chain partners.
• Lead tender submissions to award.
• Identify opportunities and add value through the tender process.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Commercial awareness

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

Estimate software

Job description

Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering / Water

Wakefield

Salary open to negotation + Car Allowance + Excellent benefits package

Join a business that's built on relationships, collaboration and doing things the right way.

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is partnering with a highly respected civil engineering contractor to recruit a Senior Estimator for its growing pre-construction team in Wakefield.

This isn't just another estimating role. It's an opportunity to become part of a business that genuinely invests in its people, encourages fresh ideas and gives individuals the autonomy to make a real impact. With a strong order book, long-term framework agreements and ambitious plans for continued growth, there's never been a better time to join.

You'll play a pivotal role in securing future work across major civils and water infrastructure projects throughout Yorkshire and the North East, working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering quality projects and building long-lasting client relationships.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you'll take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, producing commercially competitive bids while helping shape the future success of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple tender enquiries across civil engineering, groundworks and water frameworks
• Reviewing tender documentation and assessing project scope, risks and delivery requirements
• Producing accurate take-offs and bills of quantities
• Preparing commercially robust estimates using Estimate software
• Obtaining, analysing and negotiating subcontractor quotations
• Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners
• Leading tender submissions through to successful project award
• Contributing to business growth by identifying opportunities and adding value throughout the tender process

About You

We're looking to speak with experienced estimators who have:

• Previous estimating experience within civil engineering
• Strong understanding of civils, groundworks (plotwork's, roads & sewers) and/or water infrastructure
• Experience pricing work under framework agreements
• Excellent commercial awareness and technical estimating ability
• Existing supply chain relationships across Yorkshire (desirable but not essential)
• A proactive mindset, strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously

Why Join?

People stay here because they're trusted, supported and given the opportunity to grow.

This is a business with an open, down-to-earth culture where success is shared, ideas are welcomed and careers are built for the long term. You'll be joining a close-knit team with the backing, stability and opportunities of a much larger organisation, giving you the best of both worlds.

In return, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Health Shield cash plan
• Genuine career progression as the business continues to expand
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to play a key role in a business with a strong pipeline of secured work

If you're an experienced Estimator looking for a role where you'll have genuine influence, long-term career prospects and the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.