Senior Estimator

Location Enfield
Job-type Permanent
Salary £50000 - 80000 per year
Contact Becca Stanton
Call 07773208421
Reference JO59000/BS

Senior Estimator – Utilities & Civil Engineering | North London
Enfield | Competitive Salary + Package
Leadership role | Strategic impact | Long-term growth

What if your next estimate didn’t just win work — but shaped the future of a growing business?
If you’re an experienced Estimator who thrives on ownership, strategy, and influence, this is a role worth your attention.

We’re seeking a Senior Estimator to take a leading role in securing and shaping utility and civil engineering projects. You’ll manage the full tender lifecycle, mentor a team, and play a key part in delivering commercially sound, winning bids.

This is more than pricing — it’s about making informed decisions, managing risk, and contributing directly to business growth.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the tender process from receipt through to submission, adjudication, and negotiation

  • Produce accurate, competitive tenders aligned with technical and commercial requirements

  • Carry out take-offs from drawings and BIM/CAD models

  • Build rates from first principles (labour, plant, materials)

  • Manage subcontractor enquiries and analyse returns

  • Ensure all tender submissions are delivered on time ⏱️

  • Identify risks, challenges, and opportunities within bids ⚠️

  • Ensure compliance with health & safety standards

  • Support smooth handover to delivery teams

  • Keep up to date with legislation and client requirements

  • Lead and mentor the estimating team

  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and supply chain


About You:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or established Estimator in utilities/civils

  • Strong track record of winning work

  • Experience mentoring or leading others

  • Excellent commercial and analytical skills

  • Strong communicator with stakeholder management experience

  • Able to manage multiple tenders and deadlines

  • Detail-focused, proactive, and commercially aware


Qualifications:

  • Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience)

  • Strong knowledge of construction methods and estimating processes

  • BIM experience (desirable)

  • Full UK driving licence


What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary + package

  • Clear progression into senior leadership

  • Long-term project pipeline and stability

  • Supportive, collaborative team environment

  • Ongoing training and development


Why Apply?

This is a role where your input genuinely shapes project success and business growth — giving you real influence, not just responsibility.


If you’re a Senior Estimator ready to take the lead and make an impact, apply now.


Similar roles: Senior Estimator, Estimating Manager, Lead Estimator, Civil Engineering Estimator, Utilities Estimator, Pre-Construction Manager

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation