Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Department: Work-winning (Bids/Pre-Construction)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kings Cross

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our collaborative Work-Winning team and play a key role in shaping major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, you’ll produce high‑quality estimates, mentor colleagues, and support the delivery of Careys’ 5‑year Strategic Plan.

What you will be doing:

• Review incoming tenders, identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering options


• Lead, coach and develop Estimators and Assistant Estimators


• Prepare accurate first‑principles estimates and budgets


• Complete and review quantity take-offs using Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool


• Produce bills of quantities and review rates


• Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations


• Assess project risks and opportunities


• Contribute to tender reports, mid-bid meetings and adjudications


• Attend client meetings and support bid negotiations

What you will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience across groundworks, earthworks, drainage, RC frames or similar


• Proven track record estimating multimillion‑pound packages


• Strong understanding of measurement methods (e.g., SMM7)


• Confident using electronic measurement tools (Bluebeam/ACC Take Off Tool)


• Excellent commercial awareness and numerical ability


• Strong organisation, communication and problem‑solving skills


• A collaborative, supportive and proactive approach

Preferable but not essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management


• Experience with Candy or similar estimating software

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Private Healthcare


• Car Allowance


• Company Pension


• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you


• Health Care Cashplan


• Cycle to work scheme


• Car Leasing Scheme


• Discounted Gym Membership


• Life Assurance


• Buy/sell holidays


• Other discounts and Cashback plans