Senior Estimator - Major Infrastructure Bids & Pricing Lead

Morson Group; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the pricing and commercial strategy on major infrastructure projects. This role focuses on preparing detailed and competitive tenders, supporting bid activities from initial pricing through to contract award, and working closely with bid, planning, procurement, design and operations teams to secure opportunities.

You will develop cost build-ups for labour, plant, materials and subcontractors; coordinate supplier enquiries; review quotations for

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within civil engineering, infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Ability to price labour, plant, materials and preliminaries.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across bid, engineering, commercial and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Produce pricing for tenders, budget estimates and early contractor involvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with Bid Managers, Planners and Design teams to develop winning tender submissions.
• Assess alternative construction methodologies and design solutions for cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare labour, plant, material and subcontractor pricing build-ups.
• Review quotations for compliance, value and commercial suitability.
• Develop preliminary costs, staff resource forecasts and project overheads.
• Contribute to risk and opportunity assessments throughout the tender process.
• Present cost build-ups and recommendations at tender reviews and settlements.
• Support post-tender negotiations, clarifications and client queries.

Skills

Senior Estimator

Pricing experience

Stakeholder management

Procurement knowledge

Estimating software

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Bid deadlines

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Morson Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the pricing and commercial strategy on major infrastructure projects. This role focuses on preparing detailed and competitive tenders, supporting bid activities from initial pricing through to contract award, and working closely with bid, planning, procurement, design and operations teams to secure opportunities.

You will develop cost build-ups for labour, plant, materials and subcontractors; coordinate supplier enquiries; review quotations for