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Russell Taylor Group Ltd
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ
£60,000 - £70,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Senior Estimator / Cost Engineer based in Birmingham, offering a salary between £60,000 and £70,000 plus an extensive benefits package.
- The role requires proven experience in geotechnical engineering, ground investigation, or a closely related field, along with a strong background in estimating or commercial management.
- The successful candidate will lead bid strategy, pricing, and commercial performance for complex ground investigation projects, influencing project selection and risk management.
- Key responsibilities include managing tender inquiries, ensuring bid governance, and providing commercial leadership from early engagement to project handover.
- This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking career progression within a reputable company known for its people-focused culture and commitment to team development.
(Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Bid Manager)
Location: Birmingham (Agile Working)
Salary: 60,000 70,000 + Extensive Benefits Package
The Opportunity
We are representing a UK market leader in Geotechnical Engineering and Ground Investigation, recognised for technical authority, commercial rigour, and a strong, people-focused culture.
As part of a planned and sustained growth strategy, the business is strengthening its commercial and bidding capability. This newly enhanced role offers an experienced Senior Estimator / Cost Engineer the opportunity to take a leading position in shaping bid strategy, pricing, and commercial performance across a diverse and technically complex portfolio of ground investigation works.
This is a senior appointment with real influence over which projects are bid, how they are priced, and how commercial risk is managed.
The Role
Reporting into senior commercial leadership, you will provide end-to-end commercial and estimating leadership from early engagement through to project handover. You will operate at the centre of the business, working closely with operations, business development, and senior management.
Key responsibilities include:
Leadership of estimating, cost planning, and commercial management for geotechnical and ground investigation projects
Ownership of bid governance, ensuring tenders are accurate, competitive, contractually compliant, and aligned with agreed margin and risk targets
Managing incoming tender enquiries, prioritisation, and client expectations around turnaround times
Contributing to bid/no-bid decisions, including responsibility for small to medium projects and input into major bid approvals
Participation in commercial and pricing strategy discussions based on workload, market conditions, and business objectives
Ensuring effective handover from bid stage to project delivery teams, maintaining commercial continuity
Acting as a senior commercial point of contact for key clients and tender interviews
Technical & Commercial Capability
Preparation of detailed cost estimates covering drilling, in-situ testing, laboratory testing, plant, preliminaries, and specialist subcontractors
Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and ICE conditions of contract, including risk allocation and compensation events
Awareness of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety requirements, and commercial risk mitigation
Experience using estimating software such as Eque2 Evaluate or similar advantageous
Ability to interpret or review logic-linked programmes (MS Project, P6 or equivalent) beneficial
Leadership & People Management
Line management, workload planning, and performance oversight of estimating / commercial team members
Identification of training and development needs to support team growth and capability
Willingness to act as an overflow bidding resource during peak workload periods
A collaborative leadership style, able to influence across disciplines
About You
Proven experience in geotechnical engineering, ground investigation, or a closely aligned enabling works environment
Strong background in estimating, cost engineering, quantity surveying, or commercial management
Confident commercial decision-maker with a track record of driving positive financial outcomes
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with clients and internal stakeholders
Degree-qualified in a relevant technical discipline (qunatity surveying, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geology, civil engineering) or equivalent demonstrable industry experience
Why Apply?
Join an industry-leading business with a strong UK reputation and secure forward workload
Play a key role in shaping the commercial and bidding function during a period of growth
Genuine, visible career progression beyond traditional estimating roles
A people-centric employer known for investing in its teams and promoting from within
An ideal move for professionals feeling constrained, overlooked, or frustrated in less ambitious organisations
If 2025 has been a year of limited progression or influence, this role offers a clear, credible step forward within a business that values expertise, leadership, and long-term thinking. Contact Russell Taylor for a confidential conversation and discussion.
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