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Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Estimator – Ground Engineering / Civil Construction
Location: East Midlands (Hybrid flexibility available)
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Overview
We’re representing a leading specialist in ground engineering and civil construction, known for delivering technically complex projects across the UK. As part of their growing Driven Piling team, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a business that values collaboration, innovation, and long-term professional development.
You’ll play a key role in preparing and managing tender submissions for piling and geotechnical projects, ensuring accuracy, quality, and commercial success across a range of frameworks and one-off schemes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the preparation of estimates and tender submissions in line with enquiry documentation and company policies.
* Liaise closely with internal stakeholders – from operations and project managers to commercial and finance teams – to ensure all bids are uniform, accurate, and commercially sound.
* Carry out technical appraisals, design calculations, and value-engineering exercises to provide the most competitive and sustainable solutions.
* Maintain strong relationships with clients at tender stage and throughout handover to operational delivery.
* Provide guidance to junior estimating staff and ensure best practice is maintained throughout all bids.
* Review bid documentation, develop tender strategies with the Bid Manager, and prepare major cost estimates.
* Promote the company’s services and capabilities across the industry, supporting business growth and cross-selling opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with internal quality, health & safety, and environmental management systems.
Skills & Experience Required
* HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related discipline.
* Proven background in estimating within ground engineering, piling, or civil infrastructure.
* Experience managing complex, multi-discipline tenders through full lifecycle – from enquiry to award.
* Strong commercial and technical understanding, with the ability to identify opportunities for value engineering.
* Excellent communication skills – able to build trust and long-term relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.
* Organised, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.
* Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
What You’ll Get
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Opportunities for career progression within a supportive, forward-thinking team
* A culture built around collaboration, trust, and professional growth
Core Values
Our client promotes a culture built around Safety, Trust, and Responsibility:
* Safety is at the heart of every decision made.
* Transparency and trust guide relationships internally and externally.
* Everyone takes ownership of their work, with a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
Interested?
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