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Senior Estimator - Keltbray Major Civils
Join Keltbray and Help Shape Major Infrastructure Projects
Keltbray is a leading UK construction and engineering business delivering complex infrastructure projects across the transport, energy, utilities and civil engineering sectors. Due to continued growth within our Major Civils division, we are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to play a key role in securing and delivering some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Chief Estimator and senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the tendering process from initial review through to final submission, helping shape winning strategies and commercially robust bids.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess tender documentation and client requirements
- Produce comprehensive tender reviews and pricing strategies
- Price Bills of Quantities using CCS estimating software
- Develop rates and build-ups using first-principles estimating techniques
- Prepare programmes, resource schedules, histograms and cash flow forecasts
- Coordinate inputs from operational, commercial and technical teams
- Support bid submissions and presentations to senior stakeholders
- Ensure all tender submissions are accurate, compliant and submitted on time
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What We're Looking For
- Significant estimating experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or major projects
- Strong knowledge of CCS estimating software
- Experience pricing complex earthworks, highways, rail, utilities, structures or major infrastructure schemes
- Strong understanding of first-principles estimating
- Civil Engineering qualification (HNC, HND or Degree level preferred)
- Commercial awareness and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Why Join Keltbray?
- Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects
- Collaborative and highly experienced estimating team
- Career development within a growing and ambitious business
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Long-term project pipeline and job security
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Keltbray, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Diversity of thought, experience and background strengthens our business and helps us deliver better outcomes for our clients, communities and colleagues.
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