At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the tendering process and deliver high-quality submissions for major projects.
- Company: Growing civil engineering contractor with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior team members and drive innovation.
- Why this job: Play a key role in shaping the future of exciting infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating and strong commercial awareness required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
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.
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
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.
Senior Estimator in York employer: Aldwych Consulting Ltd
Join an established M&E contractor in Hertfordshire, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and make impactful commercial decisions. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, this company offers genuine flexibility in role levels, direct access to decision-makers, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and equality. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and the chance to accelerate your career in a dynamic environment with exposure to a variety of projects across London and the South East.
