Senior Estimator
CV-LibraryKings Cross, United KingdompermanentPosted: 11 September 2026
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We’re looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our collaborative Work-Winning team and play a key role in shaping major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, you’ll produce high‑quality estimates, mentor colleagues, and support the delivery of Careys’ 5‑year Strategic Plan.
What you will be doing:
Review incoming tenders, identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering options
Lead, coach and develop Estimators and Assistant Estimators
Prepare accurate first‑principles estimates and budgets
Complete and review quantity take-offs using Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool
Produce bills of quantities and review rates
Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations
Assess project risks and opportunities
Contribute to tender reports, mid-bid meetings and adjudications
Attend client meetings and support bid negotiations
What you will bring:
5+ years’ experience across groundworks, earthworks, drainage, RC frames or similar
Proven track record estimating multimillion‑pound packages
Strong understanding of measurement methods (e.g., SMM7)
Confident using electronic measurement tools (Bluebeam/ACC Take Off Tool)
Excellent commercial awareness and numerical ability
Strong organisation, communication and problem‑solving skills
A collaborative, supportive and proactive approach
Preferable but not essential:
Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
Experience with Candy or similar estimating software
Benefits:
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Car Allowance
Company Pension
Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
Health Care Cashplan
Cycle to work scheme
Car Leasing Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Life Assurance
Buy/sell holidays
Other discounts and Cashback plans
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our collaborative Work-Winning team and play a key role in shaping major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, you’ll produce high‑quality estimates, mentor colleagues, and support the delivery of Careys’ 5‑year Strategic Plan.
What you will be doing:
Review incoming tenders, identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering options
Lead, coach and develop Estimators and Assistant Estimators
Prepare accurate first‑principles estimates and budgets
Complete and review quantity take-offs using Bluebeam or ACC Take Off Tool
Produce bills of quantities and review rates
Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations
Assess project risks and opportunities
Contribute to tender reports, mid-bid meetings and adjudications
Attend client meetings and support bid negotiations
What you will bring:
5+ years’ experience across groundworks, earthworks, drainage, RC frames or similar
Proven track record estimating multimillion‑pound packages
Strong understanding of measurement methods (e.g., SMM7)
Confident using electronic measurement tools (Bluebeam/ACC Take Off Tool)
Excellent commercial awareness and numerical ability
Strong organisation, communication and problem‑solving skills
A collaborative, supportive and proactive approach
Preferable but not essential:
Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
Experience with Candy or similar estimating software
Benefits:
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Car Allowance
Company Pension
Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
Health Care Cashplan
Cycle to work scheme
Car Leasing Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Life Assurance
Buy/sell holidays
Other discounts and Cashback plans