Senior Estimator - Highways

Your new company
You will be joining an industry-leading and renowned Tier 1 contractor operating within the highways industry, delivering major programmes of work for National Highways. With an average package value of £80m - £90m and programmes running for at least eight years, this is an opportunity to work within a substantial, long-term pipeline of highways projects. The multi-accredited and high-profile contractor combines the scale and stability of major strategic contracts with a continued focus on safety, commercial performance and the development of its people. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Buckinghamshire office with hybrid working (3 days' remote per week) and flexible working hours.

Your new role
As Senior Estimator, you'll take responsibility for producing accurate and sustainable estimates, budgets and target costs for highways projects, with the autonomy to manage bids through preparation, completion and submission.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing detailed first principles estimates covering labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs
• Reviewing tender and client documentation to determine pricing requirements
• Carrying out quantity take-offs and preparing formal Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
• Managing supply chain enquiries and evaluating subcontractor quotations
• Assessing and pricing project risks and opportunities
• Reviewing contractual requirements and their implications
• Challenging operational solutions and construction programmes to develop competitive submissions
• Benchmarking estimates against current market conditions
• Engaging directly with clients to resolve queries and demonstrate confidence in the proposed solution
• Preparing information for governance reviews
• Providing a structured handover to commercial and operational teams following successful tenders

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:

• Experience estimating within highways, infrastructure or civil engineering
• Proven track record of developing successful and profitable tenders
• Commercial awareness and confidence in building estimates from first principles
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage several competing deadlines
• Experience using Candy or Causeway estimating software
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £80,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car (electric or hybrid) or car allowance
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (3 days' remote per week)
• Fuel card
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Matched pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Fully covered accommodation for office days and site visits, where applicable
• Private healthcare and a healthcare cash plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Retail discounts
• Reward schemes
• Opportunity to work on high-impact and rewarding projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Industry-recognised training and development programmes
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.

What you need to do now
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