Senior Estimator
Permanent
£75,000 + Package
Newton Abbot – Hybrid working arrangement
Sphere Solutions is partnering with a specialist marine contractor, renowned for delivering complex marine and coastal infrastructure projects, to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator to join and strengthen their Commercial team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping how projects are won, planned, and delivered across the UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and produce accurate cost estimates for marine and heavy civil projects
* Analyse drawings and contract documents to define scope, risk, and resources
* Prepare and validate take-offs, rates, and plant/material costs
* Work closely with commercial, engineering, and delivery teams to align bids
* Source and assess competitive supplier and subcontractor quotations
* Manage bid submissions to ensure quality, accuracy, and deadlines are met
* Support and mentor junior estimators, promoting best practice
* Drive continuous improvement and digital innovation, including AI-led estimating tools
We’re looking for candidates who have:
* Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within Civils, Heavy Infrastructure, or Marine sectors
* A solid understanding of construction methods, risk management, and environmental considerations
* Strong commercial awareness (experience with NEC contracts is a plus)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software
* The ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately
What’s on offer:
* Competitive salary up to £75,000
* Company Vehicle
* Pension matched up to 10% contribution
* Life Assurance
* Company Healthcare
* Flexible Hybrid working options
* 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background