Senior Estimator

The Senior Estimator role

PSR are working with a leading infrastructure specialist who are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the preparation and submission of competitive tenders for Infrastructure projects (Water)

Working as part of a dedicated bid team, you will utilise your construction expertise and commercial acumen to secure a profitable future workload for the business while managing risk, value engineering, and cost planning.

Key Responsibilities as a Senior Estimator

• Appraise tender documents and prepare material and sub-contract enquiries, including the selection of prospective subcontractors.
• Attend strategy and opportunity meetings, and visit sites to assess specific risks.
• Contribute to design development and participate in design team meetings as required.
• Prepare tender Bills of Quantities, analytic cost estimates (including preliminaries), budgets, and cost plans.
• Adjudicate and compare subcontractor quotations, initiating technical queries to ensure accurate costing.
• Manage risk throughout the tender period and maintain a detailed tender Risk Register.
• Value engineer during the design phase of design and build projects.
• Present the tender to senior management, highlighting any major commercial issues or elevated risks.
• Complete all tender documentation and ensure a smooth handover to the operational team.
• Support Business Continuity Planning and ensure the team is informed of relevant procedures.

Skills as a Senior Estimator

Essential

• A relevant Construction-related degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Extensive experience in analytic estimating for projects up to �25m.
• In-depth knowledge of all forms of contract including traditional, partnering, design & build, two-stage tenders, and frameworks.
• Experience with estimating software and a strong technical understanding of construction processes and industry standards.
• Familiarity with BIM, cost planning, and the ability to build estimates from first principles.
• Strong numerical, technical, and commercial abilities, with excellent communication, presentation, planning, and leadership skills.

Desirable

• Background in infrastructure, water

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days), plus additional long service days
• Private medical insurance (with family cover option), Life Assurance, and a defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave.
• 2 days volunteering leave.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Programme and professional membership fees.
• A flexible benefits scheme including options for critical illness, dental, travel insurance, a cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers.

Apply now to combine strategic tender management with innovative cost planning and risk management, and help drive the success of future projects.