Senior Estimator – Lead Bids for Rail & Civil

Referment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead complex bids for national infrastructure projects from enquiry to contract award. You will chair bid meetings, develop strategies with senior leaders, and coordinate multi-disciplinary submissions while building strong client and supply chain relationships.

The role requires delivering high-quality commercial and technical submissions, mentoring junior estimators, and managing tender programmes, budgets and risks.

Qualifications

• Senior Estimator with a proven track record of leading successful bids on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience guiding bid teams and coordinating cross-functional submissions.
• Strong grasp of commercial and contractual aspects and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex bids from enquiry through to contract award and settlements.
• Develop bid strategies with senior leadership and chair bid meetings.
• Coordinate technical and commercial submissions and manage tender budgets and programmes.
• Engage with clients and supply chain partners and mentor bid teams.
• Oversee risk registers and project handovers to ensure high-quality submissions.

Skills

Bid leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring others

Commercial understanding

Communication

Job description

Referment is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead complex bids for national infrastructure projects from enquiry to contract award. You will chair bid meetings, develop strategies with senior leaders, and coordinate multi-disciplinary submissions while building strong client and supply chain relationships.

The role requires delivering high-quality commercial and technical submissions, mentoring junior estimators, and managing tender programmes, budgets and risks.