Talisman Talent
Senior Estimator (Civils)
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Company Description
Talisman Talent is a specialist headhunting consultancy focused on project controls within the engineering sector. With over eight years of experience in engineering recruitment, the consultancy partners with organizations operating in complex, highly regulated environments. Clients rely on Talisman Talent where precision, trust, and sound judgment are more critical than high-volume hiring. The firm was founded to raise recruitment standards through professionalism, integrity, and a genuinely human, relationship-led approach. Applicants can expect a focus on quality, transparency, and long-term career support.
Role Description
The Senior Estimator (Civils) will lead the preparation of accurate, competitive cost estimates for civil engineering projects in the Manchester Area, United Kingdom. This full-time hybrid role involves working both on-site and from home, collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams.
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Responsibilities
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- Reviewing drawings and specifications
- Conducting quantity take-offs
- Analyzing subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Developing detailed cost breakdowns
- Assessing project risks
- Contributing to tender strategy
- Supporting bid submissions and presentations
- Maintaining estimating tools and databases
- Tracking market prices
- Providing guidance to less experienced team members
Qualifications
- Strong experience in civil engineering estimating, including quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and tender preparation for infrastructure or construction projects.
- Proficiency with estimating and project controls tools (e.g., Excel, estimating software, cost databases) and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Sound commercial and contractual awareness, including understanding of procurement processes, subcontractor management, and risk assessment.
- Highly developed analytical and numerical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines across multiple bids.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present estimates clearly and work closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a hybrid environment, managing time and priorities across office, site, and remote work settings.
- Relevant experience in civils, infrastructure, or construction sectors; prior work in complex or highly regulated environments is advantageous.
- Professional qualification or degree in engineering, quantity surveying, construction management, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- Commitment to ethical, professional conduct and continuous improvement in estimating practices and project controls.
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