Senior Estimator - Water & Civil Infra Bid Leader

Pinnacle Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Birthday leave

Annual leave enhancement

Discounts and vouchers

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking a Senior Estimator for a major contractor in Cambridge. The role focuses on pricing high-value civil engineering and water infrastructure projects, leading the preparation of robust estimates and supporting winning bids.

You will influence bid strategy, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and ensure commercially robust outcomes with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience within a Tier 1 contractor or major infrastructure environment.
• Strong civil engineering knowledge related to water, utilities, infrastructure or major projects.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, risk management and commercial principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of accurate, competitive and robust estimates for high-value civil engineering and water projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to influence bid strategy and outcomes.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary bids and tenders with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Skills

Estimating experience

Civil engineering knowledge

Construction methodologies

Risk management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Bid/tender experience

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking a Senior Estimator for a major contractor in Cambridge. The role focuses on pricing high-value civil engineering and water infrastructure projects, leading the preparation of robust estimates and supporting winning bids.

You will influence bid strategy, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and ensure commercially robust outcomes with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.