Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering (Highways / Public Realm)

North East (office-based with regional travel as required)

Projects typically £1m–£65m | Strong pipeline through 2027/2028

A well-established, highly regarded civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Estimator to support a growing programme of highways, roads and public realm work across the North East. This is a great opportunity to join a business with a strong regional reputation, a solid order book, and a varied mix of design-and-build infrastructure schemes.

The role

As Senior Estimator, you’ll be responsible for producing accurate, commercially robust estimates across a range of tenders, contracts and sub-contract works. You’ll interpret technical information, apply strong analytical thinking, and support senior stakeholders with timely, well-structured submissions that balance risk, opportunity and deliverability.

Key responsibilities

• Produce accurate tender estimates and present them to Senior Management for settlement within agreed timescales
• Build estimates using first principles (labour, plant, materials, prelims, programme-driven costs)
• Prepare and issue sub-contractor packages for specialist elements of work, in line with required deadlines
• Identify and evaluate risks and opportunities throughout the tender process, contributing to bid strategy
• Provide regular progress feedback and input to the wider estimating team
• Plan and manage workload effectively to ensure client and internal deadlines are consistently met
• Liaise closely with internal teams and supply chain partners to validate pricing assumptions and scope
• Uphold high standards of Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal expectations
• Participate fully in appraisals, CPD and training activity to support ongoing development
• Promote fairness and equality in the workplace, treating everyone with dignity and respect

What we’re looking for

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years’ occupational experience in estimating within civil engineering
• Experience pricing highways, roads, public realm, drainage, structures and/or flood alleviation is highly desirable
• Causeway estimating experience is advantageous (but not essential)

Skills & attributes

• Excellent communication skills (written and face-to-face)
• Strong telephone manner and stakeholder engagement ability
• High attention to detail with a quality-first approach to submissions
• Strong time management, planning and organisation
• Flexible, proactive mindset with the ability to manage competing deadlines

The work

This contractor operates solely across the region, delivering design-and-build infrastructure and public realm projects including:

• Highways and road improvements/adaptations
• Cycleways and footpaths
• Structures (including retaining walls)
• Drainage and flood alleviation
• Streetscape and public realm enhancements

Package

An excellent salary and benefits package is available, reflecting the seniority of the role and the strength of the workload.

Apply / Confidentiality

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with anyone until we’ve discussed the opportunity in more detail and you’re happy to proceed. We will also confirm the name of the company hiring for this role during the same conversation.

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If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to call 07880 369 557.