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Senior Estimator

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Position: Senior Estimator
Location: Hertfordshire
£80,000 - £90,000 Per Annum + Package
We are working a leading highways and public realm contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its growing pre‑construction team. This is a pivotal role supporting the business in securing new work, driving accuracy in pricing, and contributing directly to turnover and profitability targets
The Role
As Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of tender preparation, pricing strategy and bid submissions for capital projects and maintenance contracts. You'll work closely with operational, commercial and procurement teams to ensure tenders are competitive, compliant and commercially robust.
Key Responsibilities
  * Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts across large‑scale civils work packages.
  * Manage commercial performance on packages valued £100m+
  * Support the Commercial Lead and provide clear commercial guidance to project teams.
  * Develop and maintain strong commercial, financial, and reporting processes.
  * Lead risk and opportunity management to protect and maximise commercial entitlement.
  * Support contract reviews and ensure accurate monthly commercial reporting.
  * Lead commercial negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
  * Monitor and evidence KPI performance across assigned packages.
  * Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budgets.
  * Provide timely, high‑quality information to support change control.
  * Support procurement activities and prepare subcontract documentation.
  * Manage subcontractors from award through to final account.
  * Maintain detailed registers for variations, delays, EOTs, and claims
About You
  * Proven experience estimating within highways or civil engineering environments
  * Strong track record of securing profitable work and supporting business growth
  * Excellent communication and presentation skills, confident in client‑facing settings
  * Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and contract conditions
  * Highly organised, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  * Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Office
  * A collaborative team player who motivates and supports others

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