Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator Location: Preston, North West Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role Our client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering infrastructure projects across highways, bridges, public realm, rail, and utilities. Due to continued growth and a secured pipeline of work through 2025 and beyond, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team in Preston. You will take ownership of estimating civil engineering projects typically ranging from £100k to £20m , working closely with design, delivery, and commercial teams to produce robust, competitive tenders from first principles. What You’ll Be Doing Producing accurate first-principles estimates for civil engineering works including earthworks, drainage, ducting, and paving Managing bids from early appraisal through to tender submission Identifying project risks, opportunities, and key win themes Developing construction methodologies and programmes Engaging with the supply chain, issuing enquiries, and analysing returns Compiling and presenting net cost estimates at internal adjudications Supporting post-tender clarification and handover What You’ll Bring Experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil engineering contractor Strong first-principles pricing and quantification skills Background in highways, bridges, public realm, utilities, or similar civil engineering projects Experience using Conquest (desirable) and ASTA Powerproject (beneficial, training available) Strong communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines Professional membership such as RICS, CIOB, or ICE (desirable) What’s On Offer Competitive salary Company car or car allowance (hybrid / electric vehicles) 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service Hybrid working and flexible diary management Structured learning and development opportunities Employer pension contribution of 6.5% Private healthcare options and comprehensive wellbeing support **Please note Sponsorship will not be offered for this role** If you’re a Senior Estimator with a strong civil engineering background and you’re ready to join a contractor with a stable pipeline and long-term focus, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact William on 07700149986 for a confidential discussion.