Senior Estimator – RC Frames & Civil Tender Lead

Nicholas Associates; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Car allowance

Pension

Performance bonus

Job summary

Nicholas Associates are recruiting a Senior Estimator for a leading RC frame and civil engineering contractor. You will drive pre-construction pricing and tendering for projects from £2m to £30m, leading on bids and collaborating with commercial, technical and operations teams.

Key responsibilities include preparing detailed estimates for groundworks and civil packages, analysing drawings and specifications, and presenting tender submissions to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator.
• Proven experience in civil engineering.
• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.
• Confident communicator, capable of leading tender presentations and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead detailed cost estimates for groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive tenders.
• Work closely with the commercial, technical, and operational teams.
• Attend pre-and post-tender meetings with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify risk and opportunity in tender submissions.

Skills

Estimating

Civil engineering

Numeracy

Tender presentations

Communication

Candy/Conquest software

Tools

Candy Software

Conquest software

Job description

Nicholas Associates are recruiting a Senior Estimator for a leading RC frame and civil engineering contractor. You will drive pre-construction pricing and tendering for projects from £2m to £30m, leading on bids and collaborating with commercial, technical and operations teams.

Key responsibilities include preparing detailed estimates for groundworks and civil packages, analysing drawings and specifications, and presenting tender submissions to clients and stakeholders.