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Senior Estimator

Posted 22 days ago

  • Belfast, County Antrim
  • Permanent
  • £50,000 to £75,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 6 days
Are you a seasoned Estimator ready for your next career-defining move? Whether you're exploring discreetly or just curious about what's out there, this could be the opportunity that aligns with your aspirations.

A leading Civil Engineering Contractor, with an impressive £134 million turnover and a strong pipeline of complex infrastructure projects, is expanding its commercial team. They're now seeking a Senior Estimator with a background in civils, structural, and temporary works to support major schemes-both above and below ground, including high-profile tunnelling and infrastructure ventures.

Why consider this role?

A healthy salary of £50,000-£75,000 DOE

Work with a collaborative and ambitious team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability

A real opportunity to influence bid strategy and shape the commercial success of landmark projects

Long-term development and progression paths in a growing company with a strong reputation in the sector

Your Role at a Glance:

Drive the success of future infrastructure projects with an emphasis on wellbeing, sustainability, and profitability

Analyse drawings, contracts, and specs to prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates

Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and designers to shape winning proposals

Play a key part in monthly CVR meetings, strategic bid planning, and risk analysis

Represent the company in B2B client and supplier meetings when required

Support tenders for a variety of civil engineering projects, typically ranging from £500k to £20m

What We're Looking For:

Degree qualified and ideally working towards Chartership

Practical experience on site, ideally in tunnelling or heavy civils

Strong grasp of NEC3/4 contracts, project risk, and bid strategy

Proficiency in construction estimating software

A sharp communicator with strong negotiation skills

Bonus points for professional certifications like CPE

What's On Offer:

Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE)

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Car allowance (for the right candidate)

Life insurance (4x salary)

Pension: 5% employer / 4% employee

Ongoing training, mentorship, and real career progression

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.

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