Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator in Salford Quays, Salford (M5), M5 3NN | BAM UK & Ireland My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 1 month ago Freelance Senior Estimator Morson Edge Warrington (WA3), WA3 7GB £500 - 550 per day 2 weeks ago Commercial Flooring Surveyor Hexa Services UK Ltd Warrington (WA5) Up to £55,000 per annum 4 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Wigan (WN1) £50000 - £65000 per annum + plus package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor – Landscaping Services Mitchell Maguire Manchester (M11) From £65,000 to £75,000 per annum 1 month ago Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Integral UK Ltd Manchester, Greater Manchester GBP 100,000.00 per year 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor FOSTER & MAY LIMITED City Centre, Manchester (M1), M1 2WD £60000 - £70000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Estimating Manager - Major Infrastructure Mace Manchester, Greater Manchester Competitive 1 week ago Commercial Flooring Surveyor Hexa Services UK Ltd Warrington (WA2) From £45,000 to £55,000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Estimator BAM UK & Ireland View Profile Salford Quays, Salford (M5), M5 3NN Permanent Published: 3 weeks ago Competitive Salary Apply Save Senior Estimator BAM UK & Ireland Apply Building a sustainable tomorrow We are currently looking for experienced Senior Estimators to join our established Social Infrastructure, Nuclear and Defence pre-construction team. This business unit covers a diverse portfolio including regional civil engineering projects, flood defence schemes, water and wastewater frameworks, near-shore marine works, and nuclear and defence infrastructure. As we continue to secure new opportunities across these sectors, this recruitment represents an exciting opportunity to strengthen our capabilities and build on the knowledge and experience within the team. No two opportunities are the same. From early-stage budget pricing and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts through to complex competitive tenders and major infrastructure projects, you will have the opportunity to influence projects throughout their development lifecycle and play a key role in shaping winning solutions. You will join an experienced pre-construction team bringing together estimating, planning, design management, commercial and operational expertise. Working closely with project teams, clients, design partners and supply chain organisations, you will help develop safe, buildable and value-driven solutions for clients across a diverse range of infrastructure opportunities within the Social Infrastructure, Nuclear and Defence sectors. Your team We welcome applications from experienced candidates based anywhere across England and Wales. A BAM office will be nominated as your contractual base, but this role is designed around flexibility rather than regular attendance at a specific location. Your working pattern will be agreed with your line manager, and will include collaboration days, client meetings, project site visits, and a mutually agreed combination of home and office-based working. With access to BAM's network of regional offices and project locations, you will be able to work in a way that supports both your performance and wellbeing. This role is ideally suited to proactive, self-motivated professionals who are comfortable working independently while contributing to a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Making Possible As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for: Coordinating with bid teams, colleagues in estimating, the wider pre-construction team and ECI project teams. Managing and delivering cost estimates at various design and scope stages, including multiple iterations of budget and target prices. Supporting ECI teams with project budget development, value engineering, efficiency proposals and Construction Target Cost preparation. Contributing to optioneering, feasibility studies and multidisciplinary solution development. Liaising with clients, designers, consultants, quantity surveyors and wider third-party stakeholders. Preparing and administering tender documentation, correspondence, supply chain enquiries and quotations. Challenging and supporting bid preparation to develop safe, cost-effective and buildable solutions. Gathering and distributing lessons learned and remaining current with emerging techniques and innovations. Preparing first-principles cost estimates using Candy estimating software. Participating in bid preparation, review sessions and tender settlement meetings. Producing tender summaries, risk and opportunity registers, and communicating estimate details at review and handover stages. Ensuring compliance with BAM and Group bid governance procedures. What do you bring to the role? Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification. Significant experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or major project delivery environments, gained through estimating, commercial, engineering or operational leadership roles. Proven experience leading or managing complex estimates and tender submissions within a civil engineering or infrastructure setting. Experience pricing a variety of civil engineering disciplines, with a strong understanding of construction methods and typical production rates. Demonstrable understanding of common forms of contract, including NEC. Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience guiding teams to achieve challenging deadlines. Desirable - Ability to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Previous experience working in regulated, nuclear or defence environments would be advantageous but is not essential. 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 About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Apply 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 Senior Estimator Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Commercial Flooring Surveyor Hexa Services UK Ltd Warrington (WA5) Up to £55,000 per annum 4 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor Integral UK Ltd Manchester, Greater Manchester GBP 100,000.00 per year 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Wigan (WN1) £50000 - £65000 per annum + plus package 1 month ago Freelance Senior Estimator Morson Edge Warrington (WA3), WA3 7GB £500 - 550 per day 2 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor – Landscaping Services Mitchell Maguire Manchester (M11) From £65,000 to £75,000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Quantity Surveyor CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED Manchester (M1) Competitive + Benefits 2 days ago Senior Estimating Manager - Major Infrastructure Mace Manchester, Greater Manchester Competitive 1 week ago Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 3 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor FOSTER & MAY LIMITED City Centre, Manchester (M1), M1 2WD £60000 - £70000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Estimator jobs Senior Estimator jobs in Salford Quays Construction jobs Construction jobs in Salford Quays Estimating jobs Estimating jobs in Salford Quays Jobs in Salford Quays Estimator jobs Senior Project Manager jobs Junior Estimator jobs Senior Management jobs Statistician jobs Assistant Estimator jobs Senior Qs jobs Mechanical Estimator jobs Senior Authorised Person jobs Senior Analyst Business jobs Construction Estimator jobs Senior jobs Joinery Estimator jobs Trainee Estimator jobs Estimating Specialist jobs Get hired. Find success. 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