Senior Estimator

Specialist Recruitment Consultant - Construction |

MCS Group has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join a dynamic, award‑winning company with a proven reputation of delivering high‑quality solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role within an innovative team.

The Role

We are working alongside a leading civils company to recruit a Senior Estimator to join their team.

In this role you will play a key part in the Estimating team, preparing and managing detailed cost estimates for projects across a wide range of sectors including transport infrastructure, renewable energy, and utilities.

• Research and analyse material, equipment and labour costs, including identifying value engineering opportunities.


• Prepare and issue subcontractor/supplier enquiry packages, gather quotations, and evaluate them for competitiveness and compliance.


• Support programme preparation, project planning and risk assessment while building accurate rates and prices from first principles and supplier inputs.


• Attend relevant meetings and site visits, ensuring a strong understanding of project requirements.


• Prepare and present tender submissions to deadlines, using estimating software and working closely with the Head of Estimating.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary and benefits.


• Ongoing opportunities for development and career progression.


• Generous holiday allowance that increases with length of service.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience working as a Estimator/Quantity Surveyor in the construction/engineering industry, particularly pricing civil works.


• Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent experience.


• Strong knowledge of cost management, estimating, and contract administration.


• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong communication.

Full details will be discussed upon application.

Are you an Estimator open to new opportunities? Get in touch, I would love to have a chat!

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Hannah Liddle, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group .

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Other

Industries

Civil Engineering and Construction