Senior Estimator — Lead Civil Bids & Pre-Construction

Careys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days - Careys Foundation

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Buy/sell holidays

Other discounts and Cashback plans

Job summary

Careys is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join the Work-Winning (Bids/Pre-Construction) team in Kings Cross, London. You will produce first‑principles estimates, mentor colleagues and support the delivery of Careys’ five‑year strategic plan.

In this role you will review tenders, develop value engineering options, lead estimators, prepare budgets and contribute to tender reports and client negotiations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience across 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.
• A collaborative, supportive and proactive approach.

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

Tendering

Budgeting

Team leadership

Risk analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

SMM7 knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Bluebeam

ACC Take Off Tool

Candy

Job description

Careys is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join the Work-Winning (Bids/Pre-Construction) team in Kings Cross, London. You will produce first‑principles estimates, mentor colleagues and support the delivery of Careys’ five‑year strategic plan.

In this role you will review tenders, develop value engineering options, lead estimators, prepare budgets and contribute to tender reports and client negotiations.