Senior Estimator: Civil & Groundworks Tender Lead

Fawkes & Reece Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for our civil engineering and groundworks division in Brighton and Hove. You will own the tendering process from enquiry to submission, pricing civil, groundworks and residential schemes, reviewing drawings and specifications with a focus on accuracy and competitiveness.

The role requires interpreting documents, identifying risks, and driving value engineering while collaborating with internal teams, clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within a civil engineering or groundworks contractor.
• Background working for a regional or specialist contractor pricing multiple projects across sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of civil engineering construction methods, materials and costs.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Good commercial awareness, with the ability to identify risks and opportunities within tenders.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills across the supply chain.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating software.
• A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach, able to manage tenders independently.
• Willingness to work from the Brighton and Hove office five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the tendering process from enquiry to final submission.
• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for civil engineering, groundworks, commercial and residential projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation; assess labour, plant, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain competitive quotations with purchasing and management teams.
• Identify project risks and cost-saving opportunities; propose value engineering solutions.
• Contribute to tender reviews and adjudications with senior management.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and subcontractors and develop client relationships.

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for our civil engineering and groundworks division in Brighton and Hove. You will own the tendering process from enquiry to submission, pricing civil, groundworks and residential schemes, reviewing drawings and specifications with a focus on accuracy and competitiveness.

The role requires interpreting documents, identifying risks, and driving value engineering while collaborating with internal teams, clients and subcontractors.