Our client is seeking an experienced Managing Estimator to lead the pricing and commercial development of major highways and infrastructure opportunities across the South East.
This is a senior leadership opportunity within a growing work-winning function, offering significant visibility across the business and a clear pathway towards Chief Estimator, Head of Estimating or Work Winning Director level roles.
Managing Estimator
Location: South East England (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office)
Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 + Car Allowance/Company Car + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The Role
You will lead the commercial and pricing strategy for major highways, infrastructure and term maintenance tenders, ensuring submissions are competitive, profitable and deliverable.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading estimating activities for strategic tenders and framework opportunities.
- Developing pricing strategies incorporating risk, opportunity and market intelligence.
- Managing and mentoring an established estimating team.
- Producing and reviewing first-principles estimates, cost models and tender submissions.
- Coordinating operational, commercial, procurement and bid management inputs.
- Supporting client negotiations, clarification meetings and governance reviews.
- Driving continuous improvement and best practice across the estimating function.
About You
You will have:
- Extensive estimating experience within highways, civil engineering, infrastructure or maintenance environments.
- A proven track record of delivering successful tender submissions.
- Strong NEC contract knowledge and commercial risk management expertise.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary bid and estimating teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience using Candy or similar estimating software alongside advanced Excel skills.
- Degree-level qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
- Professional membership of RICS, CIOB or ACostE (desirable).
Package
- £80,000 - £95,000 basic salary
- Annual bonus
- Company car or car scheme
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced pension
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Income protection
- Flexible hybrid working
- Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior estimator looking to play a key role in securing major infrastructure contracts while progressing towards a broader leadership position within a highly regarded organisation.
