Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator Abergavenny Permanent salary + full benefits package As a Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in securing profitable civil engineering projects by leading the tendering process from initial enquiry through to submission and handover. Working closely with operational, commercial and pre-construction teams, you will develop winning bid strategies, provide commercial leadership and support the continued growth and success of the business. Principal Accountability * Lead the estimating function on civil engineering tenders from enquiry through to contract award and handover. * Support the Head of Pre-Construction in delivering business objectives, strategic initiatives and continuous improvement activities. * Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to estimating team members, ensuring resources are effectively allocated and developed and that the relevant HR activities are completed. * Promote the highest standards of health, safety, compliance, sustainability and inclusion across all pre-construction activities in like with Company procedures and processes. * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders. Detailed Responsibilities * Lead the preparation, pricing and submission of competitive civil engineering tenders. * Develop tender strategies in collaboration with operational and pre-construction teams. * Review tender documentation, identify risks and opportunities, and prepare clarifications where required. * Attend and contribute to bid meetings, tender reviews, negotiations and client presentations. * Produce Bills of Quantities and undertake quantity take-offs using Causeway or equivalent estimating software. * Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations to secure best-value solutions. * Work closely with planners to develop robust programmes and buildable construction methodologies. * Maintain awareness of market trends, current rates, industry innovations and best practice. * Lead tender handovers to operational teams and capture lessons learned to support continuous improvement. Required experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training * Proven experience in a Senior Estimator or Estimator role within the civil engineering sector. * Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. * Strong understanding of civil engineering estimating principles and tendering processes. * Experience preparing estimates from first principles and producing Bills of Quantities. * Proficiency in Causeway Estimating software or a comparable estimating package. * Knowledge of project risk management and CDM regulations. * Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. * Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. * CSCS card appropriate to the role (desirable) * Membership of a relevant professional institution or working towards professional membership. * Experience managing complex, high-value infrastructure or civil engineering tenders. * Previous experience leading, coaching or mentoring estimating teams. * Advanced estimating, take-off and cost planning capabilities. If you are interested and want further details, please don’t hesitate to reach out