Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator in Dawlish (EX7) | Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Care Assistant - Care Home Barchester Healthcare Torwood, Torquay (TQ1), TQ1 1RR £13.21 per hour 2 hours ago NEW Quantity Surveyor Nordoff Associates Ltd Plymouth (PL2) 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Streamline Search Limited Exeter (EX1) £50000 - £65000 per annum 3 weeks ago Field Sales Representative SumUp Payments Limited Exeter, Devon GBP 40,000.00 - 50,000.00 per year 4 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Ian Williams Clyst Honiton, Exeter (EX5), EX5 2UX £69,657 inc. car allowance 1 week ago Design and Build Director, Water UKandI AECOM Exeter, Devon Competitive 1 week ago Senior Chartered Building Surveyor Norse Group Newport Park, Exeter (EX2), EX2 7FW £58,948.53 per annum 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Network Plus Wonford, Exeter (EX2), EX2 7HR £40,000 - £50,000 / year 4 weeks ago Sales Designer CITRUS CONNECT LTD Daison Heights, Torquay (TQ1), TQ1 From £40,000 to £60,000 per annum Self-employed Commission Only 3 weeks ago Associate Building Surveyor Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Torquay (TQ1) £65000 - £75000 per annum 1 week ago Care Assistant - Care Home Barchester Healthcare Torwood, Torquay (TQ1), TQ1 1RR £13.21 per hour 2 hours ago NEW Quantity Surveyor Nordoff Associates Ltd Plymouth (PL2) 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Streamline Search Limited Exeter (EX1) £50000 - £65000 per annum 3 weeks ago Field Sales Representative SumUp Payments Limited Exeter, Devon GBP 40,000.00 - 50,000.00 per year 4 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Ian Williams Clyst Honiton, Exeter (EX5), EX5 2UX £69,657 inc. car allowance 1 week ago Design and Build Director, Water UKandI AECOM Exeter, Devon Competitive 1 week ago Senior Chartered Building Surveyor Norse Group Newport Park, Exeter (EX2), EX2 7FW £58,948.53 per annum 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Network Plus Wonford, Exeter (EX2), EX2 7HR £40,000 - £50,000 / year 4 weeks ago Sales Designer CITRUS CONNECT LTD Daison Heights, Torquay (TQ1), TQ1 From £40,000 to £60,000 per annum Self-employed Commission Only 3 weeks ago Associate Building Surveyor Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Torquay (TQ1) £65000 - £75000 per annum 1 week ago Senior Estimator Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD View Profile Dawlish (EX7) Permanent Published: 1 week ago £75000 - £85000 per annum Senior Estimator Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Bennett & Game Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading specialist contractor within marine civil engineering and coastal infrastructure, who are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their growing team. This opportunity has arisen due to sustained growth and continued project success, as the business expands its capability to deliver some of the UK's most complex and rewarding marine infrastructure schemes. The role offers a salary of up to £75,000 plus bonus, company car, pension matched up to 10%, life assurance, healthcare, and hybrid working options, alongside the opportunity to play a key role in a collaborative, people-focused organisation. This position would suit a commercially astute estimator with a passion for marine or heavy civil engineering, looking to lead bids that shape ports, harbours, and coastal infrastructure nationwide. Key Responsibilities Lead and prepare detailed cost estimates for marine and heavy civil engineering projects Review drawings, specifications, and contract documentation to assess scope, risk, and resourcing Prepare and validate material take-offs, production rates, plant, and material cost Work closely with commercial, engineering, and operations teams to align bids with delivery methodology Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and ensure bid compliance Oversee the full bid preparation process, ensuring submissions are accurate, timely, and of high quality Mentor junior estimators and promote best practice within the estimating team Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including digital innovation and AI-supported estimating tools Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Senior Estimator role within marine, civil, or heavy infrastructure project Strong understanding of marine construction techniques, risks, and environmental constraints Sound commercial and contractual awareness (NEC experience advantageous) Excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating / project planning software Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation Confident communicator with a collaborative approach Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience Background in marine piling, dredging, or coastal defence works Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar Experience working on framework tenders Previous mentoring or leadership responsibilities Package & Benefits Up to £75,000 per annum (DOE) plus bonus Company car Pension scheme matched up to 10% Life assurance (3x salary) Company healthcare 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service Hybrid working options, including flexibility for home-based candidates Opportunity to work on landmark marine infrastructure projects across the UK Supportive culture that values collaboration, diversity, and continuous improvement Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. In Short Industry Accounting & Finance, Construction & Property, Engineering & Manufacture, Logistics & Transport, Sales Founded 2012 Location Chichester Company size 50 - 199 About The Company Service
- We deliver an honest and professional process with a focus towards
customer service. Communication
- We find it fundamental to understand your requirement which enables us to
plan and invest our time and resources effectively for your needs. Adaptability - We work across permanent, interim or
fixed term contracts. Our Story Established in 2012 on core values of
providing the best possible service and establishing our reputation as a
trusted recruitment provider. We have a dedicated team of 50+ staff who
place over 1000 employees into new positions each year in a number of key
technical sectors. A single-sited office base allows all of our staff to
work collaboratively and work with clients across the UK. Our Unique Culture We
are an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. This is testament to
our successfully embedded company values and career progression structure open
to employees. We also have a stable and committed management team with employee
engagement and morale at the heart of what they do. We consult with employees regularly regarding company decisions,
which in turn has aided longevity with many of our employees having worked with
us for 5 + years. This loyalty brings with it experience, and the ability to
build longer-lasting relationship with our clients and candidates. Learning & Development We hold regular in-house training sessions,
including the use of external training providers, to ensure all of our
employees get the same wealth of knowledge and expertise provided to them. We have supported many of our managers through
completing specific management training courses which has been found to be
highly beneficial and is something we will continue to offer. We also provide the opportunity for
employees to gain specific qualifications which could be deemed beneficial to
their role, including the REC Level 3 Certificate – a widely recognised
benchmark within our field. Diversity Equality and diversity are themes that are
strongly represented within our company values, we adopt an equal and fair
approach to all procedures within the company and look to fulfil our services
with equality and diversity in mind. Internally, much of our initial training program is
on-the-job, so we look more at the potential we see in an individual when
recruiting, as opposed to solely their background which means everyone brings
something different to the company offering a range of perspectives and skill
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