Senior Estimator - Civil & Infrastructure Tender Leader

Barhale Ltd; Wheathampstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Barhale Ltd. is recruiting a Senior Estimator to lead estimates for civil engineering works and to drive profitable tender submissions. You will work with the Tender Team to develop customer solutions and manage large-scale bids.

The role requires a strong technical and commercial background in water/civils, IT proficiency, and experience with estimating software. A Chartered status and senior stakeholder engagement are valued.

Qualifications

• Engineering or commercial background required.
• HNC or equivalent in related Engineering qualification.
• Experience in water and civils.
• Proven track record on tenders up to £50 million.
• Numerical and IT literacy; familiar with estimating software and MS Excel.
• Chartered, incorporated status or similar.
• Confident in dealing with customers and Barhale personnel at senior level.
• Ability to ensure tender submissions are feasible and profitable.
• Desirable: knowledge of wastewater, rail, or tunnelling sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead Estimates in accordance with Company procedures.
• Undertake estimates for civil works and large tenders.
• Lead a team of estimators for larger bids, mentoring juniors.
• Identify opportunities and risks during the tender process.
• Liaise with Bid Manager and Planner to agree on methodology.
• Maintain a tender plan and adjudication pack; present basis of estimate and key assumptions.

Skills

Engineering background

Commercial background

Tendering up to £50m

Numerical ability

IT literacy

Estimating software

Education

HNC or equivalent in related Engineering qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Barhale Ltd. is recruiting a Senior Estimator to lead estimates for civil engineering works and to drive profitable tender submissions. You will work with the Tender Team to develop customer solutions and manage large-scale bids.

The role requires a strong technical and commercial background in water/civils, IT proficiency, and experience with estimating software. A Chartered status and senior stakeholder engagement are valued.