Senior Estimator – Infrastructure & Civils (Car Allowance)

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the preparation of competitive tenders for infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the UK. The role involves close collaboration with pre-construction, bid, and operations teams to deliver winning submissions from enquiry to award.

The ideal candidate has substantial estimating experience in infrastructure or civil sectors, a strong grasp of NEC/JCT contracts, and proficiency with estimating software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Substantial estimating experience in infrastructure, civil engineering, or demolition/remediation sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and civil engineering measurement (CESMM).
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for infrastructure and civil tenders including groundworks, drainage, remediation, and enabling works.
• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specs to identify scope, risk, and opportunity.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build accurate pricing models and bills of quantities.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams throughout the tender process.
• Identify and price risk, method statements, and programme considerations.
• Contribute to value engineering and alternative design proposals.
• Support the compilation of high-quality tender submissions and presentations.
• Mentor and support junior estimators within the team.

Skills

Estimating

NEC/JCT

Microsoft Excel

Analytics

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the preparation of competitive tenders for infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the UK. The role involves close collaboration with pre-construction, bid, and operations teams to deliver winning submissions from enquiry to award.

The ideal candidate has substantial estimating experience in infrastructure or civil sectors, a strong grasp of NEC/JCT contracts, and proficiency with estimating software and Excel.