Senior Estimator, London

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

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm based in London seeks a Senior Estimator to manage tenders and deliver accurate proposals for complex infrastructure projects. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years in estimating, with a background in civil engineering. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. This role offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work on landmark projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Estimating within civil engineering or infrastructure construction.
• Strong background in main contracting and pricing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and record all tender correspondence.
• Deliver accurate proposals and cost estimates.
• Review tender documentation and provide feasibility advice.
• Prepare and submit tender queries and clarifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you believe that you have the required industry specific know-how to succeed in this demanding role, please send your CV with current package details for the attention of Neill Donald at [e-mail] Please note that this is an immediate requirement.