Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Department: Work-winning (Bids/Pre-Construction)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kings Cross

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our collaborative Work-Winning team and play a key role in shaping major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, you’ll produce high‑quality estimates, mentor colleagues, and support the delivery of Careys’ 5‑year Strategic Plan.

What you will be doing:

• Review incoming tenders, identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering options
• Lead, coach and develop Estimators and Assistant Estimators
• Prepare accurate first‑principles estimates and budgets
• Complete and review quantity take-offs using Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool
• Produce bills of quantities and review rates
• Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Assess project risks and opportunities
• Contribute to tender reports, mid-bid meetings and adjudications
• Attend client meetings and support bid negotiations

What you will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience across groundworks, earthworks, drainage, RC frames or similar
• Proven track record estimating multimillion‑pound packages
• Strong understanding of measurement methods (e.g., SMM7)
• Confident using electronic measurement tools (Bluebeam/ACC Take Off Tool)
• Excellent commercial awareness and numerical ability
• Strong organisation, communication and problem‑solving skills
• A collaborative, supportive and proactive approach

Preferable but not essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Experience with Candy or similar estimating software

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
• Health Care Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Buy/sell holidays
• Other discounts and Cashback plans