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Senior Estimator

United Kingdom, Coventry Employment contract · Job Posted May 03, 2026
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Senior Estimator Coventry, England Talented people are the key to our success. We are seeking a proficient and motivated Senior Estimator — or an experienced Senior Site Management professional looking to progress into a pre‑contract role — to join our Water, Aviation and Highways precontract team. You will support the development of both current and future tendering opportunities, contributing to the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of schemes. This position offers the opportunity to apply your advanced technical expertise, take a leading role in shaping tender strategy, and influence the successful delivery of high‑value infrastructure projects.

Job Responsibility

  • Work collaboratively within the pre‑contract WAH estimating team to prepare tender estimates from first principles and Supply Chain engagement
  • Review tender documentation to confirm scope, identify risks and opportunities, and support tender strategy development
  • Conduct site inspections to understand tender requirements and assess conditions that may influence pricing
  • Take off quantities, define permanent and temporary works packages, and produce detailed Bills of Quantities to Standard Method of measurements
  • In conjunction with the Procurement Department engage with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive quotations for Subcontract packages and Materials
  • Compile complete tender submissions, ensuring all Client return schedules, programmes, and supporting documents are accurate and approved
  • Consult with all internal Stakeholders throughout the tender process, responding to queries and incorporating feedback into revisions
  • Ideally can analyse large datasets and support with the creation of dashboards or reports to improve commercial insight
  • Review contract details, support negotiations, and coordinate the contract award and handover process to project teams
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to direct reports, supporting delegation, development, and performance management
  • Maintain productive relationships with customers and stakeholders while identifying new business opportunities and monitoring industry developments
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing and refining estimating procedures and working methods

Requirements

  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently, showing strong initiative and an initiative-taking, self‑starting approach to managing complex estimating tasks and driving tender progress
  • Experience in civil engineering construction methods, preliminary site costs requirements, construction planning techniques and estimating concepts
  • Ability to prepare estimates from first principles and evaluate and compare subcontract quotations
  • Competence in defining permanent and temporary works scopes
  • Strong skills in interpreting drawings and completing accurate quantity take‑offs
  • Familiarity with the Estimating software CANDY and Bluebeam the quantity take off tool (desirable
  • training available)
  • Ability to manage and analyse large datasets and produce clear dashboards/reports
  • Degree educated (preferred)
  • Solid understanding of project management principles and construction standards
  • Awareness of current health and safety requirements
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and people skills
  • Effective planning and time‑management capabilities
  • Ability to ensure technical standards and specifications are met
  • Self‑motivated with the ability to support and guide colleagues
  • Specialist knowledge relevant to civil engineering or estimating

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with the Estimating software CANDY and Bluebeam the quantity take off tool
  • Degree educated

What we offer

  • Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
  • Flexible and adaptable working
  • Family friendly policies and work/life approach
  • Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
  • Share-save scheme
  • Discounts including cycle to work and gym membership
  • Support and advice service for colleagues and their families
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