Lead Estimator (East & West)

• Manage the distribution and updating of the companywide tender book for your region.
• Collaborate with procurement to establish and maintain key supply chain relationships.
• Lead and facilitate the supplier feedback process during tendering.
• Provide support, mentorship, and guidance to the estimating team and other department members.
• Review tender information for completeness and flag potential issues.
• Produce quantity take-offs from tender documents and drawings using traditional methods or software like Causeway.
• Analyse Sub-Contractor, supplier, and merchant quotations, including normalisation.
• Benchmark data from past projects against first principles estimates.
• Support bid teams by developing methodologies for works delivery where appropriate.
• Work closely with other departments to develop and implement bid strategies.
• Collaborate with tender planners to ensure tender programmes meet or exceed client expectations.
• Prepare tenders and pricing using first principles estimating techniques.
• Independently review and verify pricing submitted by others, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure all tender documentation is checked by senior team members before submission.
• Liaise with Sub-contractors, suppliers, and merchants to gather competitive quotations.
• Identify and evaluate project risks, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Develop clear, comprehensive tender and pricing documentation for internal review.
• Prepare client-facing tender submissions with accuracy and appropriate level of detail.
• Assist in final commercial reviews and in preparing responses for post-tender clarifications.
• Support the handover process to the commercial team upon successful bid award.

• Proven experience in a senior estimating role (Head of, Lead, or Principal Estimator) within rail and civil engineering projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentorship skills.
• Experience managing major frameworks and national tenders.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proactive leadership style that fosters continuous improvement.
• Confident in taking the lead and inspiring peers to collaborate effectively.

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A safe working environment
• Employee forums providing a platform for your voice

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