Senior Estimator – Groundworks / RC Frames / Civil Engineering
Essex / Hertfordshire Borders
£85,000 - £110,000 + Package + Bonus
We are working with a leading groundworks, RC frame and civil engineering contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction division due to continued growth and an increasing pipeline of negotiated and tendered work.
This is a key appointment within a highly established contractor delivering large-scale residential, mixed-use and infrastructure schemes across London and the South East.
With turnover approaching £100m and ambitious plans to grow further over the next financial year, the business is investing heavily into its pre-construction team and is looking for commercially astute estimators capable of pricing complex groundwork and infrastructure packages.
The Senior Estimator’s Role
As a Senior Estimator, you will play a leading role within the pre-construction team, working closely with the Pre-Construction Director, Planners, Commercial teams and Operational delivery staff.
Projects typically include:
Groundworks packages
RC frame developments
Roads & drainage
Residential infrastructure
Basements
Large-scale mixed-use schemes
External works and enabling works packages
Responsibilities will include:
Leading complex tender submissions from enquiry through to submission
Preparing detailed cost estimates and pricing strategies
Measuring and pricing groundwork, drainage and infrastructure packages
Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
Value engineering and buildability input
Supporting negotiations with clients and consultants
Assisting in work-winning strategy and pipeline growth
Mentoring junior estimators within the team
Working closely with commercial and operational departments during project handover
The Senior Estimator
To be considered, you should have:
Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within groundworks, RC frames or civil engineering
Strong technical understanding of drainage, roads, earthworks and infrastructure
Ability to independently price large-scale groundwork packages
Experience on residential and mixed-use developments
Strong commercial and contractual awareness
Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
Good communication and leadership skills
Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff
Ideally live within commuting distance of the office
Candidates from major groundwork contractors, concrete frame specialists and civil engineering subcontractors are all encouraged to apply.
In Return?
£85,000 - £110,000 salary depending on experience
Annual bonus potential
Employee-focused business with long-term stability
Health insurance
Additional holidays linked to service
On-site gym and wellness facilities
Social events and team activities
Strong pipeline of secured work
Genuine progression opportunities within pre-construction leadership
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