Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering/Groundworks

Henley Chase; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Tyseley seeks a Senior Estimator for civil engineering and groundworks projects. The position demands analytical pricing from first principles, managing tender documentation, and liaising with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in estimating, knowledge of contract forms, and a relevant qualification in construction. Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, and support for professional development. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement

Additional holiday on birthday

Health and medical insurance

Support for professional development

Company car or allowance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in estimating or a similar role.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Practical knowledge of measurement standards (SMM7, CESMM, Highway MOM, NRM).

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and production of competitive tenders.
• Analyse tender documentation, including drawings and specifications.
• Produce accurate take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Identify risks and opportunities.
• Liaise with commercial and procurement teams.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Resilience under tight deadlines

Strong client relationship management

IT literate (Microsoft Word, Excel; ConQuest desirable)

Education

Relevant higher-level qualification in Construction or Civil Engineering

Tools

ConQuest estimating software

Job description

Job Advert:

Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering and Groundworks

Location

Aston, Birmingham (with projects across London and the South East, flexible working options)

Working Hours

07:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday

Job Type

Full-time

Role Overview

The Senior Estimator will lead the preparation and production of competitive tenders for civil engineering and groundworks projects. The role requires analytical pricing from first principles, risk and opportunity evaluation, stakeholder collaboration, and contribution to tender strategy and post-tender activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, prioritise, and manage new tender opportunities
• Analyse tender documentation, including drawings, specifications, and site investigations
• Liaise with commercial, production, planning, and procurement teams
• Produce accurate take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) where required
• Obtain, collate, and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Price schedules analytically and perform bid comparisons using estimating software
• Identify risks and opportunities, including value engineering
• Review client programmes for alignment with outputs, methodology, and sequencing
• Lead and present tender adjudications
• Submit detailed tenders including assumptions and clarifications
• Attend client meetings (pre, mid, post tender) as required
• Prepare and deliver tender information for handover to contract teams
• Maintain and develop customer relationships
• Collect and analyse post-tender feedback
• Support the development of trainee estimators
• Maintain cost databases and historical data for benchmarking
• Provide accurate cost reports and advice to senior management

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in estimating or a similar role
• Knowledge of contract forms (JCT, NEC3/4)
• Strong commercial and analytical skills
• Understanding of risks and opportunities
• Practical knowledge of measurement standards (SMM7, CESMM, Highway MOM, NRM)
• Relevant higher-level qualification in Construction or Civil Engineering

Desirable:

• Civil Engineering experience
• Experience with ConQuest estimating software
• Working towards professional body membership (RICS, ICE, CIOB)

Key Skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Resilience under tight deadlines
• Strong client relationship management
• Experience in commercial groundworks, civil engineering, and highways infrastructure tenders
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• IT literate (Microsoft Word, Excel; ConQuest desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement, increasing with service
• Additional holiday on birthday and flexibility to extend annual leave
• Health and medical insurance
• Support for professional development and ongoing training
• Death in service cover
• Company car or allowance
• Free on-site parking
• Employee referral scheme
• Company events and recognition programs