Senior Estimator

 Senior Estimator - Chesterfield
 
Are you an experienced Senior Estimator looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your ideas are heard, and your progression is actively supported? My client, a leading name in civil engineering, is offering a fantastic opportunity to join their expanding pre-contracts team based in Chesterfield (with flexibility to also work from the Tamworth office).

About the company

My client is a highly respected civil engineering contractor delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects across the UK. They take pride in their strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and innovation. With a forward-thinking leadership team and a focus on sustainability and staff development, this is an exciting time to become part of their journey.

What you will be doing
·Manage and co-ordinate all information relating to bids and tenders within your area.
·Research and analyse materials, equipment, and labour costs to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
·Develop a clear understanding of each client's technical and commercial needs.
·Source and evaluate quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors.
·Plan job timescales and assess potential commercial risks.
·Prepare and present detailed quotations and tender submissions.
·Support new business bids and assist with procurement activities.
·Monitor tender progress to ensure costs remain aligned with forecasts.
·Communicate financial aspects of tenders clearly to site and delivery teams during handover.
·Ensure all estimating work complies with company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures.

What you will bring
 
·A strong construction background with a solid understanding of estimating techniques.
·Experience working on civil engineering projects with a main contractor.
·Proficiency with spreadsheets and estimating software.
·Excellent communication and analytical skills.
·A proactive, ambitious attitude with the ability to meet strict deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
·Full eligibility to work in the UK.

What's in it for you
 
 
·Competitive salary up to £75,000, plus company car or car allowance.
·Life assurance cover (4x annual salary).
·Company pension scheme (up to 8% matched).
·25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
·'The Great Escape' - leave work early every Friday!
·Access to extensive training and development programmes.
·Cycle-to-work scheme, Employee Benefits Platform & Employee Assistance Programme.
·A vibrant company social calendar with regular fun days and charity events.
·A business that genuinely supports your career growth and personal wellbeing.
 

FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
 
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