Senior Estimator

Location Welwyn Garden City
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £100000 - £130000 per annum + Standard Benefits
Contact name: Harry Buckland

Contact email: harry.buckland@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH2777_1757078011
Published: about 14 hours ago
Startdate: 15/09/20252
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading contractor within the construction and civil engineering sector. This role offers the chance to become part of a dynamic pre-construction team, contributing to the successful delivery of major projects.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for tenders across groundworks, reinforced concrete frames, infrastructure, and civil engineering packages.
  • Review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
  • Manage the preparation and submission of bids in line with client requirements and deadlines.
  • Work collaboratively with pre-construction, design, and operations teams to ensure estimates reflect practical and efficient solutions.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior estimators within the team.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience as an estimator in the construction industry, ideally with exposure to groundworks and concrete frame projects.
  • Strong commercial awareness, with excellent analytical and numerical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tenders and deliver under pressure to strict deadlines.
  • Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office applications.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work on high-profile, complex projects.
  • A supportive environment that encourages professional development and career progression.
  • A culture built on collaboration, professionalism, and innovation.

If this sounds like something of interest, apply now!

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