Lead Heavy Civil Estimator & Preconstruction

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Lead Heavy Civil Estimator & Preconstruction

An experienced Lead Heavy Civil Estimator & Preconstruction professional is sought to provide commercial leadership across major infrastructure and civil engineering projects. This role will suit an estimator with strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to influence project strategy from early feasibility through to contract award.

You will lead the preparation of competitive, accurate and fully considered tenders for heavy civil works, including highways, bridges, earthworks, utilities, drainage, structures and associated infrastructure. Working closely with commercial, engineering, design and supply chain teams, you will assess risk, develop construction methodologies and ensure that estimates reflect realistic costs, programme requirements and delivery constraints.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end estimating and preconstruction activities for complex civil engineering tenders.
  • Review drawings, specifications, schedules and employer’s requirements to identify scope, interfaces and potential omissions.
  • Prepare detailed cost plans, bills of quantities, build-ups, preliminaries, labour, plant and materials assessments.
  • Obtain, analyse and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring robust commercial comparisons.
  • Develop tender programmes, construction methodologies, logistics proposals and risk and opportunity registers.
  • Present estimates, assumptions, value engineering proposals and tender recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Support client meetings, clarification processes, negotiations and the handover of successful bids to delivery teams.
  • Mentor estimators and contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating systems, processes and data.

About you

You will have substantial estimating experience within heavy civil engineering, infrastructure or major construction projects, ideally with a proven record of leading tenders from £10 million upwards. A strong understanding of construction methods, contract conditions, procurement routes and commercial risk is essential. Experience with NEC contracts and industry-standard estimating software would be advantageous.

Commercially astute and highly organised, you will be confident working to demanding deadlines while maintaining accuracy and consistency. Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills are required, together with the ability to build effective relationships across internal teams, clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

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