Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator Opportunity | Greater Manchester

I am currently recruiting for a Senior Estimator / Estimator to join a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major projects across the Northwest.

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 + package
Position: Permanent | Full-time

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with secured long-term frameworks across infrastructure, highways, utilities, and wastewater sectors.

Key responsibilities:

- Preparing detailed estimates from first principles
- Reviewing tender documentation and completing take-offs
- Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
- Supporting the preparation of competitive tender submissions
- Working closely with commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process

Requirements:

- HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' estimating experience within civil engineering
- Strong background in infrastructure, highways, utilities, or wastewater projects
- Previous site-based civils experience preferred
- Good understanding of NEC contracts, CESMM, HWMM & SMM7
- Experience using estimating software such as Causeway, Candy, Conquest, or Valesco

This position offers genuine long-term career progression, exposure to major projects, and the opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking business with a strong pipeline of work.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please feel free to contact me directly.