Job Description
Senior Estimator
Location: Preston, North West
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Role
Our client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering infrastructure projects across highways, bridges, public realm, rail, and utilities. Due to continued growth and a secured pipeline of work through 2025 and beyond, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team in Preston.
You will take ownership of estimating civil engineering projects typically ranging from £100k to £20m, working closely with design, delivery, and commercial teams to produce robust, competitive tenders from first principles.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Producing accurate first-principles estimates for civil engineering works including earthworks, drainage, ducting, and paving
* Managing bids from early appraisal through to tender submission
* Identifying project risks, opportunities, and key win themes
* Developing construction methodologies and programmes
* Engaging with the supply chain, issuing enquiries, and analysing returns
* Compiling and presenting net cost estimates at internal adjudications
* Supporting post-tender clarification and handover
What You’ll Bring
* Experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil engineering contractor
* Strong first-principles pricing and quantification skills
* Background in highways, bridges, public realm, utilities, or similar civil engineering projects
* Experience using Conquest (desirable) and ASTA Powerproject (beneficial, training available)
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines
* Professional membership such as RICS, CIOB, or ICE (desirable)
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary
* Company car or car allowance (hybrid / electric vehicles)
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
* Hybrid working and flexible diary management
* Structured learning and development opportunities
* Employer pension contribution of 6.5%
* Private healthcare options and comprehensive wellbeing support
**Please note Sponsorship will not be offered for this role**
If you’re a Senior Estimator with a strong civil engineering background and you’re ready to join a contractor with a stable pipeline and long-term focus, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact William on 07700149986 for a confidential discussion.