Overview
As Chief/Lead Estimator, you will lead a estimating team on major rail and highways tenders for clients such as Network Rail, HS2 and Highways England. You’ll set standards, drive continuous improvement, and ensure robust, competitive estimates that align with bid strategies. You will balance resources, manage budgets, and collaborate with operations and project directors to support winning bids. This role offers a chance to shape tender strategy and implement standardized tools and processes within a high-profile construction environment.
Pay / Benefits
- excellent remuneration package
- salary negotiable depending on experience
Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate the estimating team and chair regular briefings
- Set department standards and drive continuous improvement
- Oversee and review all estimates for robustness and competitiveness
- Contribute to bid strategy and win themes
- Allocate resources and assist with recruitment
- Approve timesheets and expenses; manage department budget
- Collaborate with operations and project directors to support tenders
- Produce estimates during peak workload and develop department statistics
- Plan and standardise estimating tools and processes
- Support team development and training
Key requirements
- experience in civil rail projects
- basic understanding of highways works
- lead estimating or senior estimating experience
- line management or team leadership experience
- ability to liaise with senior stakeholders and drive tenders
- leadership
- team management
- communication
- stakeholder liaison
- problem solving
Lead Estimator – Swindon – 70k – 80k + package employer: Pinnacle Recruitment
As a leading contractor in the UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. Our Warrington office offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while you lead a talented team of Quantity Surveyors in managing diverse projects. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, we provide our staff with the tools and support needed to thrive in their careers.
