Senior Estimator - Civil Infrastructure Bids & Front-End

JN Bentley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Career progression

Job summary

JN Bentley, a leading UK engineering and construction company, is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join the Bidding and Estimating team in Manchester. You’ll lead first-principle cost estimates for civil infrastructure and work with design, commercial and operations teams to craft competitive tenders.

Based from Manchester city-centre, you’ll review drawings, specs and scopes, engage with supply chain pricing, and apply standard estimating governance across bids to influence project

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating or civil engineering background in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong commercial awareness and high attention to detail.
• Working understanding of NEC forms of contract and procurement processes.
• Ability to analyse complex information and communicate clearly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, first-principle cost estimates for civil and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with design, commercial and operational teams to develop robust tenders.
• Review drawings, specs and scopes to identify risk, opportunity and VE solutions.
• Engage with the supply chain to secure quotations and inform pricing.
• Support bid submissions, reviews and tender clarification meetings.
• Apply consistent estimating standards and governance across bids.

Skills

Estimating experience

Civil engineering background

NEC contracts knowledge

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Job description

JN Bentley, a leading UK engineering and construction company, is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join the Bidding and Estimating team in Manchester. You’ll lead first-principle cost estimates for civil infrastructure and work with design, commercial and operations teams to craft competitive tenders.

Based from Manchester city-centre, you’ll review drawings, specs and scopes, engage with supply chain pricing, and apply standard estimating governance across bids to influence project