Role: INTERIM Senior Estimator - Civils
Salary: £500-700pd
Location: East Midlands
Hybrid: c2 days pw in office
Introduction
Our client is seeking a Senior Civils Estimator to play a pivotal role in shaping and winning major civil infrastructure projects across the UK. You'll take the lead on preparing competitive, high-quality bids-working with project, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure every submission is commercially robust, technically accurate, and aligned with client expectations.
Job Responsibilities
1. Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for highways, utilities, and transport projects.
2. Analyse tender documents and specifications to build accurate and competitive proposals.
3. Develop cost breakdowns across labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and overheads.
4. Build strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to secure the best value.
5. Spot risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions that strengthen bids.
6. Work closely with bid and project teams to refine strategies and narratives.
7. Ensure all submissions meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
8. Present bids to senior leadership and contribute to key decision-making.
9. Support, mentor, and develop junior estimators, helping to grow team capability.
Requirements
10. Significant experience in civils estimating, ideally within highways, infrastructure, or utilities.
11. Strong technical knowledge of civil works, from earthworks and drainage to surfacing and utilities
12. Skilled with estimating software and digital take-off tools.
13. Exceptional numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
14. Confident communicator and collaborator with strong negotiation skills.
15. Proven ability to deliver competitive tenders for major clients.
16. Understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental standards.
17. Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
18. A proactive leader, able to mentor and inspire junior staff.
If interested in this fantastic opportunity, apply straight away or email me at geoff.hunt@1st-executive.com