Senior Estimator, London

Linum Consult; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is urgently seeking a Senior Estimator to join their London-based team. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in estimating for large-scale projects. Responsibilities include managing tender correspondence, delivering proposals, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers the opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure projects in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Estimating within civil engineering.
• Strong background in pricing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and record all tender correspondence.
• Deliver accurate proposals and cost estimates.
• Review tender documentation and provide advice.
• Prepare and submit tender queries.
• Develop detailed bills of quantities.
• Produce compliant proposals.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Analyse technical and financial aspects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Linum Consult’s client is a world leader in specialised civil engineering, delivering landmark infrastructure projects across the globe. Due to ongoing project growth in the UK, they are urgently seeking a Senior Estimator to join their London-based team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and record all tender correspondence, ensuring clear documentation and tracking
• Deliver accurate, on-time proposals and cost estimates for complex civil engineering works
• Review tender documentation, providing expert feasibility advice to stakeholders
• Prepare and submit tender queries and clarifications to clients and consultants
• Develop detailed bills of quantities and schedules of rates for tender submissions
• Produce high-quality, compliant proposals in line with client requirements and specifications
• Ensure full adherence to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards in all estimating activities
• Analyse technical, legal, and financial aspects to recommend competitive and commercially sound strategies

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ post-graduate experience in Estimating within the civil engineering or infrastructure construction sectors
• Strong background in main contracting, pricing large-scale infrastructure projects
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations and industry compliance requirements
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint