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Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Harefield
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering
Location: Harefield
Contract: Civil Engineering Tenders, Infrastructure and Utilities
Salary: Competitive
Are you an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong background in civil engineering works?
Carrington West is partnering with a leading contractor delivering self-delivery and subcontracted civils packages across infrastructure projects in the region.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team pricing high-value tenders covering earthworks, highways, drainage, utilities, pipelines and reinforced concrete structures.
The Role
You will develop accurate and competitive estimates for multiple civil engineering tenders, collaborating with Bid, Operations and Planning teams to ensure scope, methodology and programme are fully aligned from first principles through to submission.
Key Responsibilities
Review tender requirements and scope, attend site visits, and collaborate with Bid and Operational Support Teams
Coordinate with the Estimating Buyer on material pricing and subcontractor quotations
Work with Operations and the Planner to align resources, productions, programme and construction methodology
Submit technical queries for tender clarity and review client pricing schedules for scope alignment
Conduct take-offs for Bills of Quantities or Activity Schedules as required
Prepare estimates for self-delivery works and assess specialist subcontract quotations
Draft bid assumptions, qualifications and exclusions, and compile the project risk register
Prepare reports and present Estimating slides at Tender Reviews for Director sign off
Finalise pricing documents for submission, for example BOQs, Schedule of Cost Components and Daywork Rates
Attend post-tender meetings, respond to pricing queries and track submission updates
Prepare pricing handover files and brief Operations on tender details
Undertake site visits on live projects to review delivery against tender allowances
About You
Proven experience estimating civil engineering projects including earthworks, roadworks, kerbing, footpaths, sewers, drainage, pipelines, concrete structures and utility installations
Proficient in Excel and experienced with estimating software, for example Conquest, Causeway or Candy
Familiar with contract terms and conditions, including NEC 4 and JCT ICE, and comfortable with measurement methods and rate inclusions
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and commercial awareness, with clear written and verbal communication
Why Apply?
Work on a diverse pipeline of civil engineering tenders with real impact
Join a collaborative team with clear processes and support
Competitive salary, pension, healthcare and employee benefits
Holiday allowance from 24 to 26 days, plus bank holidays
Long-term career prospects with progression opportunities
If you are a Senior Estimator looking to make an impact on major civils projects, apply today with your up-to-date CV. One of our consultants will be in touch if your application is successful.
Mario
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