Senior Estimator / Estimating & Infrastructure Manager
Location: Cornwall (Office-Based)
Employment Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Estimator looking to take the next step in your career? We’re recruiting for a Senior Estimator / Estimating & Infrastructure Manager to join our team in Cornwall. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in pre-construction, commercial strategy, and infrastructure delivery.
In this role, you’ll take the lead on cost planning, benchmarking, subcontractor procurement, and third-party coordination while driving value for money and ensuring projects hit their margin targets. You’ll also act as a mentor, supporting and developing the next generation of commercial professionals.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Leading cost plans, estimates, benchmarking and cash flow forecasting.
2. Overseeing COINS pre-con development, BoQ preparation and measurement software.
3. Managing subcontract procurement for groundworks and infrastructure.
4. Coordinating with banks, housing associations, and joint venture partners.
5. Driving commercial insights, delivering margin, and supporting rental developments.
6. Working on special projects, including VFM, prelims and aftercare.
7. Acting as a mentor and training champion within the commercial team.
What We’re Looking For
8. Proven experience as an Estimator within construction or civil engineering.
9. Strong knowledge of infrastructure, groundworks, and cost management.
10. Proficiency in COINS and measurement software.
11. Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
12. A collaborative leader with the ability to mentor and guide others.
What’s On Offer
13. A permanent, office-based role in Cornwall.
14. Competitive salary and package – private medical, pension and bonus
15. The opportunity to lead on commercial strategy and pre-construction across a range of exciting projects.
16. Career progression in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.