Senior Estimator
Civil Engineering
Main Contracting
Location:South Midlands
Salary: Up tp £90,000 plus company package (DOE)
The Opportunity
We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected civil engineering and groundworks contractor that is entering an exciting new phase of growth. Having built a strong reputation delivering complex substructure and enabling works, our client is now strategically expanding into civil engineering and main contracting.
As part of this transition, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to play a pivotal role in shaping their pre-construction capability and future project pipeline.
This is a key appointment within the business and offers the successful candidate genuine influence, autonomy, and long-term progression.
The Role
The Senior Estimator will take responsibility for pricing and tendering works across groundworks, civil engineering, and emerging main contracting projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
Preparing detailed and competitive estimates from first principles
Leading tender strategy, risk analysis, and value engineering
Reviewing drawings, specifications, and contract documentation
Managing subcontract and supplier enquiries, analysis, and negotiations
Working closely with Directors and Commercial teams to align bid strategy with business object
Supporting the development of estimating procedures, systems, and supply chain relationships
Assisting with bid submissions and client presentations where required
The Candidate
Our client is seeking a commercially astute and technically strong estimator with experience operating in a growing or evolving contractor environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience as a Senior Estimator (or an Estimator ready to step up)
Background in commercial groundworks, civil engineering, or main contracting
Strong ability to price from first principles and manage complex tenders
Working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC forms of contract
Confident communication skills and the ability to influence at senior level
A proactive, hands-on approach with strong commercial awareness
Why Apply?
Opportunity to join a contractor at a pivotal stage of growth
Real scope to influence the move into civil engineering and main contracting
Long-term career progression aligned with business expansion
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Discreet and confidential recruitment process
Apply
If you are a Senior Estimator — or an experienced Estimator ready to take the next step — and are interested in a role offering influence, progression, and involvement in strategic growth, please apply in confidence.
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black, Birmingham