Overview

Senior Estimator - Infrastructure (Solihull). Location: Solihull, West Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates from first principles for infrastructure projects.
• Create and implement tender strategies that offer competitive and sustainable pricing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support effective procurement.
• Assess risks and identify opportunities for cost savings, including compiling risk registers.
• Support post-tender activities such as interviews, negotiations, and handovers to delivery teams.
• Propose innovative solutions to differentiate bids and increase competitiveness.
• Prepare site preliminary estimates and ensure all tenders comply with corporate standards.
• Collect and analyse feedback from completed projects to improve future estimating practices.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in estimating for infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with estimating tools (e.g., Candy).
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and commercial practices.
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills.
• Organised and analytical, with excellent time management and decision-making abilities.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field) are advantageous.

Additional Information

This role is part of a growing infrastructure division with a solid project pipeline and long-term frameworks. The team supports agile working arrangements and flexible hours. Continuous professional development is encouraged, with access to structured training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel support (role-dependent)
• Private healthcare and pension plan
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Professional membership support
• Employee wellbeing programme and flexible working options
• Cycle to Work scheme and access to corporate discounts