Danny Sullivan Group
Senior Estimator
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Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering role available!
Location: Crawley (Hybrid Available)
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading Tier One Civil Engineering Contractor working on a major infrastructure project based in Crawley. This is your chance to play a key role in securing and delivering large-scale civil engineering works on a flagship project. Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial, and operational teams, you'll lead the estimating process on complex infrastructure packages and help drive successful project delivery.
The Role
As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate, commercially competitive estimates while identifying opportunities to add value throughout the tender process.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of detailed estimates for major civil engineering works.
- Review drawings, specifications, programmes, and contract documentation.
- Produce accurate cost plans and tender submissions.
- Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Carry out risk and opportunity assessments.
- Develop value engineering solutions to improve project outcomes.
- Liaise with commercial, engineering, planning, and operational teams throughout the bid process.
- Attend tender meetings, site visits, and client presentations.
- Prepare tender adjudication reports for senior management.
- Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.
- Support negotiations with clients where required.
- Ensure all estimates comply with NEC contract requirements and company procedures.
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What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Senior Estimator within civil engineering.
- Experience working for a Tier One or Tier Two Main Contractor.
- Strong background delivering estimates for major infrastructure projects.
- Experience across sectors such as highways, utilities, water, rail, or heavy civils.
- Excellent working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
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What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £90,000
- Car Allowance
- Annual Bonus
- Private Healthcare
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Hybrid Working
- 25+ Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Ongoing Training & Career Development
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project with a leading Tier One contractor
If you're looking to join a business with an outstanding reputation and work on one of the region's most significant infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.
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