Lead Estimator Civils & Infrastructure

Your new company is part of a leading engineering services group that delivers specialist services across the UK's transport network, including aviation, rail, and adjacent markets. Their core values emphasise safety, integrity, delivery, and people, fostering an inclusive and agile culture. Recent projects include civil engineering, medium scale and small works on railway assets, airfield jobs at airports, emergency landslip repairs and the restoration of key infrastructure in public and private sector frameworks. They are committed to sustainability, aiming for Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040. Current jobs focus on roles in civil engineering and project management.

Your new role is as the Lead Estimator for Civil Engineering & Infrastructure and will be responsible for reviewing tender documents, identifying potential issues, and pricing and producing tender submissions on first principles. This role involves analytical estimating to produce net cost estimates, preparing tender adjudication documents, and liaising with clients and consultants as needed. The candidate will produce pricing documents, procurement enquiry packages, and materials schedules from drawings and specifications. You will be in the South of England, so you can get to one of the offices spread across the South of England and out on site. Locations include Hampshire, Sussex, Middlesex & Kent.

What you'll need to succeed is previous experience as an Estimator on infrastructure / civil engineering / utilities in the UK, strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, financial awareness. Familiarity with tendering civil engineering projects and safety and security-critical infrastructure contracts is essential. The candidate must have demonstrable knowledge of CESSM, SMM7, and construction contracts such as NR, NEC, and ICC forms. Proficiency in Excel and estimating software like Causeway is required, along with a technical understanding of civil engineering processes and a proven history of successfully winning various projects.

What you'll get in return is a competitive salary dependent on experience from £75,000 with a package including 25 days' annual leave, a pension scheme, private healthcare, and a company car or allowance. You would be required to attend meetings in several branches across the South of England and project locations.

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