About the job

Description

Estimator - Infrastructure & Environmental Projects

An established environmental and infrastructure consultancy is expanding its commercial team and is now seeking an experienced Estimator to support work-winning activity and strengthen pricing strategy across a growing portfolio of projects.

This role will play a central part in improving commercial performance, embedding best practice in cost planning and risk management, and helping the business continue its strong trajectory of growth.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing client Bills of Quantities and validating measurements.
• Producing detailed take-offs and first-principles measures where no BOQ is provided.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline and improve commercial and operational processes.
• Carrying out cost research across materials, plant and construction methodologies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and wider delivery partners.
• Securing timely, competitive quotations and conducting market comparisons to drive best value.
• Supporting risk identification and analysis during tender stages, ensuring commercial interests are protected.
• Working with tender teams to prepare accurate estimates and pricing submissions.
• Collaborating with operational leaders to develop pre-construction cost plans and monitor budgets through delivery.
• Engaging with clients throughout the tender and delivery cycle to strengthen relationships and support portfolio growth.
• Spotting opportunities to add value or expand service offerings during project planning.
• Challenging outdated processes and helping embed more efficient ways of working.
• Considering commercial KPIs (including profitability and programme requirements) when assessing project viability.
• Visiting sites during tender periods to assess constraints, risks and key considerations for accurate estimating.

Additional Responsibilities

• Representing the business in client and partner meetings throughout the bid and delivery lifecycle.
• Developing long-term relationships with key supply chain partners and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A methodical and logical approach to estimating.
• Commercially astute with the ability to assess value, risk and opportunity.
• Effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Confident negotiator who can influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving capability.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in estimating within construction, civil engineering or landscaping.
• Experience preparing tenders and estimates for contracting environments.
• HNC/HND or similar construction-related qualification desirable.

Who you'll work closely with
You'll collaborate across the business with leaders in:

• Operations
• Commercial & Finance
• Business Support
• Quantity Surveying

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance

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