Lead Estimator

Lead Estimator in South East | BAM UK & Ireland Find a job Post a job Sign up Never miss an opportunity. We’ll find jobs that fit Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Estimator CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED London, EC1 Competitive + Benefits 1 day ago Senior Surveyor Churchill Living Sanway, West Byfleet (KT14), KT14 7NP 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor High Profile Resourcing Ltd Kent From £50,000 to £70,000 per annum + car/allowance + bonus + benefits 1 day ago Senior Estimator - Infrastructure Turner & townsend Bristol, Avon 2 days ago Estimator/Surveyor Linkit Resource Partnership Limited Uckfield (TN22), TN22 £48000 - £65000 per annum 1 day ago M&E Quantity Surveyor VISION RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED London From £80,000 to £95,000 per annum 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED London, EC1 Competitive 1 day ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Sigmar Recruitment. 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This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven professional to play a pivotal role in the securing of new projects and programmes of work, ensuring we deliver value, adding best-in-class preconstruction and early contractor involvement whilst providing day-to-day guidance and support to others in the Energy England Estimating team. For those looking to work on complex, nationally important projects with long-term purpose and impact, the energy sector offers a unique opportunity to help shape a more resilient, sustainable future while developing skills that will be critical for decades to come. The role can be based out of any of our UK Offices (ideally one of those in London, SE England, or East England) but we operate a hybrid working model meaning we can accommodate those that are seeking a predominantly home-based role. Making Possible Lead and support in preparing accurate, well-considered cost estimates across various work types, contract forms, and risk categories. Drive the Estimating input into the work-winning and governance process, with a strong understanding of the BAM Baseline. Handle commercially sensitive tender information responsibly. Collaborate closely with the bid and pre-construction teams, especially Planning Engineers and Bid Managers. Interpret project scope through 2D/3D digital drawings, extracting key data and quantities. Promote and apply digital construction tools and methodologies. Contribute to tender procurement and pricing strategies. Ensure receipt and evaluation of competent supply chain quotations, identifying risks and opportunities. Lead estimate preparation, aligning with procurement and commercial strategies. Coach others in using BAM's Estimating software. Identify and compare construction solutions based on feasibility, safety, sustainability, cost, and risk. Develop and maintain a priced Risk and Opportunity Register. Present and finalise estimates and tender submissions. Prepare clarification responses and support post-tender negotiations. Oversee the smooth handover of estimating information to project teams and gather feedback. Collect and share cost benchmarking and learning data. Stay updated on construction innovations and support team development. What do you bring to the role? Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level. Suitable civil engineering site experience. Proven estimating experience in civil engineering bids as a Senior Estimator. Considerable variety in types of work and disciplines priced, with understanding of methods and typical production rates/outputs. Demonstrable understanding of common forms of contract. Proficient in the use of company estimating software. Knowledge of relevant company policies and procedures. The following are desirable requirements: M I C E Considerable knowledge of UK civil construction market. Experience in preparing large value and complex tenders. Familiarity in the use of digital QTO software. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary A wide range of family-friendly policies Company car/car allowance/travel allowance 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional development Apply BAM UK & Ireland Building & Construction 75 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry Construction & Property Founded 1865 Location Farnborough Company size 1000+ We are BAM We imagine, create and enrich buildings and infrastructure
across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to
enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where
people can live, work and thrive. Our vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow. That’s why we
think beyond the build and focus on the bigger impact. It’s how we make the
iconic buildings and infrastructure that shape our society. Restless in our pursuit of better, we work collaboratively
with our partners to unlock what’s possible, together. That's because we
believe in actions, not words. And that’s why we’re on a mission to make possible. How We Work As part of Royal BAM Group, one of the largest construction
and civil engineering groups in Europe, we are a growing multi-billion-euro
business. Guided by strong values, we partner with ambitious clients who share
our vision and are excited by its potential. Together, our determination helps
break new ground, drives real social impact and futureproofs communities. Forming part of the BAM UK & Ireland Division, BAM is a leading edge supplier of civil engineering services employing over
3,000 people and is fully focused on delivering quality infrastructure projects
on behalf of all our customers. Thinking differently to deliver better infrastructure is
achievable thanks to our great people – they are at the heart of everything we
do. We nurture great teams by encouraging, educating and investing in
incredible people. Our projects create local opportunities and enhance lives,
leaving a legacy we’re all proud of. We support our people to work flexibly, maximise their
talents and progress their careers, so they can lead fulfilling lives at home
and at work. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, fairness, and
respect runs through everything we do. We want everyone to have a sense of
belonging here at BAM, where they can contribute to our fantastic projects,
share experiences with their colleagues, and have their voice heard. Our Values At BAM, we are united by our values. They sit at the heart
of what we do – from how we innovate – to how we interact. It is these values that lay the foundations for our success: We
are Reliable – we deliver what we promise with a focus on quality We
are Inclusive – we seek out new perspectives take inspiration from
inclusion We
are Sustainable – we are all responsible for building a sustainable
tomorrow and it drives us forward We
are Collaborative – we listen and include communities, colleagues, clients
and supply chain in our decisions because together we thrive We take
Ownership – because we know that great outcomes start with taking
responsibility and pride in our work. Benefits Depending on your role, when you join us you could have
access to: Competitive
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wide range of family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and
paternity pay Company
car/car allowance/travel allowance 8%
matched pension contributions Private
healthcare Life
assurance 26
days holiday 2
wellbeing days 1
volunteering day Flexible
benefits pot Personal
and Professional Development programmes Open a World of possibilities Join us in Making Possible Similar Lead Estimator Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Estimator CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED London, EC1 Competitive + Benefits 1 day ago Senior Surveyor Churchill Living Sanway, West Byfleet (KT14), KT14 7NP 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor High Profile Resourcing Ltd Kent From £50,000 to £70,000 per annum + car/allowance + bonus + benefits 1 day ago Senior Estimator - Infrastructure Turner & townsend Bristol, Avon 2 days ago Estimator/Surveyor Linkit Resource Partnership Limited Uckfield (TN22), TN22 £48000 - £65000 per annum 1 day ago M&E Quantity Surveyor VISION RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED London From £80,000 to £95,000 per annum 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED London, EC1 Competitive 1 day ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Sigmar Recruitment. Central London (W1) 1 day ago Project Quantity Surveyor with Water/ Utilities Experience RCQS Ltd London Up to £65,000 per annum Competitive 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Healthcare IO Associates Victoria, South West London (SW1), SW1E 5BY Market related 1 day ago Lead Estimator jobs Construction jobs Estimating jobs Estimator jobs Modeler jobs Electrical Estimator jobs Technical Estimator jobs Design Estimator jobs Managing Estimator jobs Scaffolding Estimator jobs Senior Estimator jobs Econometrics jobs Joinery Estimator jobs Lead Generation jobs Subcontractor jobs Estimator Manager jobs Trainee Estimator jobs Construction Estimator jobs Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy