Senior Estimator – Civil & Rail, Pre-Construction Leader

BAM UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/car allowance/travel

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join our pre-construction team. You will develop accurate cost estimates for major civil engineering schemes and support bid strategy from first principles using our estimating tools.

Based at Kilsyth or Inverness, you will lead estimating activities, coordinate with bid teams and design partners, and ensure timely delivery of robust tenders while managing risk and value engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level.
• Suitable civil engineering experience.
• Proven estimating experience in civil / rail engineering bids.
• Considerable variety in types of work and disciplines priced, with understanding of methods and typical production rates / outputs.
• Demonstrable understanding of common forms of contract.
• Leadership and management experience with team deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with bid teams and estimating department.
• Direct estimating staff to deliver cost estimates at various stages.
• Contribute to optioneering, feasibility, value engineering and tender budgets.
• Liaise with clients, designers, quantity surveyors and third parties.
• Prepare cost estimates from first principles using proprietary estimating software.
• Organise bid preparation and review meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Bid preparation

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join our pre-construction team. You will develop accurate cost estimates for major civil engineering schemes and support bid strategy from first principles using our estimating tools.

Based at Kilsyth or Inverness, you will lead estimating activities, coordinate with bid teams and design partners, and ensure timely delivery of robust tenders while managing risk and value engineering opportunities.