Job Description - Senior Estimator
Senior Estimator in Bury (BL8) | Lester Lloyd Limited My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Assistant Manager Kwik Fit Heywood (OL10), OL10 1PN 1 week ago Metering Coordinator Network Plus Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 1XW £28,000 / year 4 weeks ago Retrofit Programme Assurance Lead Be One Homes Bolton (BL1) From £38,772 to £44,237 per annum 1 month ago Contracts Manager Equals One Ltd Centurion Ind Est, Leyland (PR25) Competitive + company car 1 day ago HV Project Manager Neos Recruitment Limited Stretford, Manchester (M32), M50 2GT £50k - 60k per year 1 week ago Non Core Waste Engineer Network Plus Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 1XW £45,000 - £50,000 / year 2 weeks ago Contracts Manager - Road Surfacing Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1), M1 £50000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 6 days ago Installation Coordinator The People Pod Halliwell Ind Est, Bolton (BL1), BL1 8PB £30000 - £36000 per annum + DOE + benefits 1 month ago Sub-Agent Story Contracting Euxton, Chorley (PR6), PR7 6TE Unspecified Competitive + car benefits 1 week ago Contracts Manager Building Careers UK Ltd Blackburn (BB1), BB1 £75000 - £85000 per annum + plus car allowance 2 weeks ago Senior Estimator Lester Lloyd Limited Bury (BL8) Permanent Contract; Hybrid Published: 18 hours ago From £70,000 to £80,000 per annum Car allowance, Pension, Healthcare, Apply Save Senior Estimator Lester Lloyd Limited Apply Senior Civils Estimator Hybrid Working | 2 Days from Home | Excellent Benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Civils Estimator to join a highly established civil engineering contractor with an outstanding reputation and a strong pipeline of secured work. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its employees, invests in its people and has built long-standing relationships with clients through the consistent delivery of quality projects. With a high proportion of repeat business and a strong order book, the company offers stability, security and the opportunity to play a key role in its continued success. The successful candidate will be involved in pricing a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects, including roads, bridges, footpaths and general infrastructure works. The Role As Senior Civils Estimator, you will play a key role in the tendering process, preparing accurate and competitive estimates while identifying commercial risks and opportunities. Working closely with the wider commercial, operational and pre-construction teams, you will help ensure tenders are thoroughly assessed, competitively priced and commercially viable. Responsibilities will include: Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for civil engineering projects. Pricing tenders for roads, bridges, footpaths and general civil engineering works. Analysing drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and tender documentation. Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations. Preparing take-offs, material quantities, labour costs, plant costs and subcontract packages. Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential value engineering solutions. Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process. Reviewing tender documentation and ensuring submissions meet client requirements. Working closely with project delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover following successful tender awards. Contributing to tender reviews, bid strategies and the ongoing development of the estimating function. About You You will be an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator with a background in civil engineering, infrastructure or general civils. You should have experience pricing projects such as roads, bridges, footpaths, highways or associated infrastructure works, together with a strong understanding of construction costs, subcontractor procurement and tender preparation. You will be commercially aware, detail-oriented and confident managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams are essential. Above all, you will be someone who takes pride in producing accurate, competitive tenders and wants to be part of a successful, supportive business. Why Join? This is more than just another estimating role. It is an opportunity to join an established civil engineering contractor that has built its reputation on quality, reliability and long-term client relationships. The business benefits from a strong order book, repeat work from established clients and a healthy pipeline of future projects, offering genuine long-term stability. Just as importantly, it is a company that genuinely cares about its employees, creating a positive working environment where people are valued and supported. The benefits include: Hybrid working: Two days working from home each week. Company car allowance. Excellent annual leave entitlement. Pension scheme. Long-term job security with a well-established contractor. Strong order book and a consistent pipeline of future work. Excellent reputation and long-standing relationships with repeat clients. Supportive working culture within a business that values its people. Interested? If you are an experienced Civils Estimator or Senior Estimator looking for your next opportunity with a reputable contractor offering flexibility, stability and an excellent working environment, I would be keen to hear from you. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact: Alexandra Smith Phone: 07980 006 436 Apply Lester Lloyd Limited HR Services, Recruitment & Selection 11 Jobs Similar Senior Estimator Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Assistant Manager Kwik Fit Heywood (OL10), OL10 1PN 1 week ago Metering Coordinator Network Plus Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 1XW £28,000 / year 4 weeks ago Retrofit Programme Assurance Lead Be One Homes Bolton (BL1) From £38,772 to £44,237 per annum 1 month ago Contracts Manager Equals One Ltd Centurion Ind Est, Leyland (PR25) Competitive + company car 1 day ago HV Project Manager Neos Recruitment Limited Stretford, Manchester (M32), M50 2GT £50k - 60k per year 1 week ago Non Core Waste Engineer Network Plus Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 1XW £45,000 - £50,000 / year 2 weeks ago Contracts Manager - Road Surfacing Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1), M1 £50000 - £75000 per annum + plus package 6 days ago Installation Coordinator The People Pod Halliwell Ind Est, Bolton (BL1), BL1 8PB £30000 - £36000 per annum + DOE + benefits 1 month ago Sub-Agent Story Contracting Euxton, Chorley (PR6), PR7 6TE Unspecified Competitive + car benefits 1 week ago Contracts Manager Building Careers UK Ltd Blackburn (BB1), BB1 £75000 - £85000 per annum + plus car allowance 2 weeks ago Senior Estimator jobs Senior Estimator jobs in Bury Construction jobs Construction jobs in Bury Estimating jobs Estimating jobs in Bury Jobs in Bury Estimator jobs Statistician jobs Senior Project Manager jobs Senior Qs jobs Junior Estimator jobs Electrical Estimator jobs Senior Accountant jobs Joinery Estimator jobs Senior Analyst Business jobs Trainee Estimator jobs Adjudication jobs Senior jobs Construction Estimator jobs Mechanical Estimator jobs Actuarial Analyst jobs Get hired. 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