Senior Estimator

Job description

Who Are We?

My client is a specialist engineering contractor with a strong reputation for designing and delivering some of London's most complex and innovative engineering projects. They provide a value-based, integrated approach — focusing on quality and innovation in the delivery of major demolition, piling, civil engineering and bespoke reinforced concrete sub and superstructure solutions.

They have an impressive portfolio of high-profile London schemes, working across NEC, bespoke trade and JCT forms of contract. They develop smart engineering solutions to complex problems, with methods of working that enable fast delivery with safety and quality by design.

Operating a risk-based approach in everything they do, they identify and mitigate risks through thorough planning — complemented by an in-house supply chain, self-delivery philosophy and dedicated support services. They are a central London specialist.

Main Focus of the Role

Working in collaboration with the wider preconstruction team, you will be responsible for the pricing of various tenders through all stages to final bid submission. Tenders range in value from £1million – £60million.

About You

• Able to demonstrate an excellent track record performing a similar role, pricing either demolition or complex groundworks, basements and structures packages.
• Experience through the full life cycle of an estimate — submission, post-tender procedure, award and handover to the delivery team.
• Experience working from first principles.
• Ability to influence and develop winning strategies for tenders, identifying risk and opportunity, and engaging with all disciplines and functions in the preconstruction work-winning team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to provide commercially focused, pragmatic solutions.
• Structured, organised, and able to deliver performance and outcomes.
• Proficient in relevant estimating software.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing project and bid strategies. You will do so by analyzing project proposals and historical cost data. Ultimately, your work will help us develop new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Attend bid meetings and develop and execute bid strategy
• Prepare thorough and timely cost analysis
• Analyze project proposals to prepare budget and cost estimate
• Gather, update, and review historical cost data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management or related field of study
• Experience estimating projects or relevant engineering experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English