Senior Estimator

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a growing civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with an ambitious growth strategy and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.

Based in the North West, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in securing major projects across the region. Working closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams, you will lead the production of high-quality tender submissions and help shape the future growth of the business.

The Role

As a Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of the tendering process from initial enquiry through to submission, ensuring competitive, commercially sound, and technically robust bids are delivered on time and to the highest standard.

You will work closely with operational teams, supply chain partners, and senior stakeholders to develop winning strategies and identify opportunities to strengthen future submissions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and delivery of competitive tender submissions
Manage the estimating process across your allocated portfolio of opportunities
Develop tender strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans
Analyse project documentation, specifications, and contract requirements
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
Drive continuous improvement and innovation throughout the tendering process
Review project risks and opportunities to ensure commercially robust submissions
Collaborate with operational and commercial teams during bid preparation
Support and mentor junior members of the estimating team
Contribute to bid presentations and client meetings where required
Assist in developing best practice across the estimating function

About You

We are looking for a commercially aware and technically capable estimator who can lead from the front and thrive in a fast-paced bidding environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a Senior Estimator or Estimator role within civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, or construction
Strong understanding of tendering and pre-construction processes
Ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines
Excellent analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience building relationships with supply chain partners and clients
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to think strategically and contribute to business growth initiatives
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Desirable

HNC/HND or degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
Previous experience within civil engineering, rail, infrastructure, or utilities sectors
Experience presenting to clients, senior stakeholders, and leadership teams

If you're an experienced Estimator looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking contractor delivering major infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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