Managing Estimator - Highways

Our client is seeking an experienced Managing Estimator to lead the pricing and commercial development of major highways and infrastructure opportunities across the South East.

This is a senior leadership opportunity within a growing work-winning function, offering significant visibility across the business and a clear pathway towards Chief Estimator, Head of Estimating or Work Winning Director level roles.

Managing Estimator

Location: South East England (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office)
Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 + Car Allowance/Company Car + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Role

You will lead the commercial and pricing strategy for major highways, infrastructure and term maintenance tenders, ensuring submissions are competitive, profitable and deliverable.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading estimating activities for strategic tenders and framework opportunities.
• Developing pricing strategies incorporating risk, opportunity and market intelligence.
• Managing and mentoring an established estimating team.
• Producing and reviewing first-principles estimates, cost models and tender submissions.
• Coordinating operational, commercial, procurement and bid management inputs.
• Supporting client negotiations, clarification meetings and governance reviews.
• Driving continuous improvement and best practice across the estimating function.

About You

You will have:

• Extensive estimating experience within highways, civil engineering, infrastructure or maintenance environments.
• A proven track record of delivering successful tender submissions.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and commercial risk management expertise.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary bid and estimating teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience using Candy or similar estimating software alongside advanced Excel skills.
• Degree-level qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• Professional membership of RICS, CIOB or ACostE (desirable).

Package

• £80,000 - £95,000 basic salary
• Annual bonus
• Company car or car scheme
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Income protection
• Flexible hybrid working
• Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior estimator looking to play a key role in securing major infrastructure contracts while progressing towards a broader leadership position within a highly regarded organisation.