Senior Estimator: Civil & Infrastructure Bids Lead

Careys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Buy/sell holidays

Job summary

Careys is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its Work-winning (Bids/Pre-Construction) team at Kings Cross. You will produce high-quality estimates, mentor colleagues and support Careys’ strategic goals in major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

You will review tenders, lead Estimators, prepare first-principles estimates and budgets, and contribute to client negotiations, with a strong focus on risk and value engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in groundworks, earthworks, drainage, RC frames or similar.
• Proven track record estimating multimillion-pound packages.
• Strong understanding of measurement methods (e.g., SMM7).
• Confident using electronic measurement tools (Bluebeam/ACC Take Off Tool).
• Excellent commercial awareness and numerical ability.
• Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming tenders, identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Lead, coach and develop Estimators and Assistant Estimators.
• Prepare accurate first-principles estimates and budgets.
• Complete and review quantity take-offs using Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool.
• Produce bills of quantities and review rates.
• Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assess project risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to tender reports, mid-bid meetings and adjudications.
• Attend client meetings and support bid negotiations.

Skills

Estimating

Tender review

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Bluebeam

ACC Take Off Tool

Candy

Job description

Careys is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its Work-winning (Bids/Pre-Construction) team at Kings Cross. You will produce high-quality estimates, mentor colleagues and support Careys’ strategic goals in major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

You will review tenders, lead Estimators, prepare first-principles estimates and budgets, and contribute to client negotiations, with a strong focus on risk and value engineering.