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Job Title


Senior Estimator


Company : Bennett and Game


Location : belfast, antrim


Created : 2025-04-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

A large Civil Engineering Contractor with a 134million turnover are now looking for a Senior Estimator with civil, structural, temporary works experience to join their growing team in Belfast. They're looking for an experienced individual to work on projects within the tunnelling industry as well as above ground structures and Infrastructure. They offer a variety of excellent work and lifestyle benefits, along with hybrid working options and a competitive salary of up to 75,000 DOE.Senior Estimator Position OverviewSecuring future projects that encompass Safety, Wellbeing, Profit, Environment, and Sustainability values.Review project drawings, contracts, and specifications to understand scope, materials, and requirements.Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and designers to gather essential project information.Attend monthly CVR meetings for feedback on current projectsCalculate and prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractorsPrepare comprehensive bid packages, including cost breakdowns, schedules, and proposal documents for clients and subcontractorsAssess potential risks and contingencies in project estimates and bidsConduct B2B introductions and presentations when required with clients and suppliers.Senior Estimator Position RequirementsDegree Educated, Working Towards Chartership.Site Experience in Tunnelling or Civil EngineeringStrong understanding of heavy civils, tunnelling, and trenchless worksExperience in producing winning bids for projects ranging from 500k to 20mGood contractual understanding, mainly NEC 3 and NEC 4Experience in Bid Strategy and Risk Costing.Project Planning and Programming.Proficiency in using construction estimating softwareEffective communication and negotiation skills.Professional certification (such as Certified Professional Estimator) is beneficial.Senior Estimator Position RemunerationSalary: 50,000 - 75,00023 day's holiday plus 8 days Bank HolidaysDiscretional company bonusCar Allowance for right candidateLife insurance 4 x salaryPension 5 % company 4% employeeContinuous development and progressionBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. JBRP1_UKTJ