Senior Estimator

About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits Competitive Salary, plus bonus , 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits

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Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge

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We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer

enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave . We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.

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The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced

Senior Estimator

to lead and develop our Estimating function within the Civils and Sports business units. This is a senior, influential role where you will shape estimating strategy, drive commercial performance, and lead a high-performing team delivering competitive, high-quality tenders across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. You will play a critical role in supporting strategic growth, managing commercial risk, and ensuring estimating excellence across complex, high-value schemes. What youll be doing

Mentoring, and developing the Estimating team, embedding best practice, consistency, and high standards

Allocating estimating resources effectively across multiple concurrent tenders

Establishing and maintaining robust estimating SOPs to ensure compliance and consistency

Overseeing the preparation of accurate, competitive cost estimates for large and complex Civils and Sports infrastructure projects

Reviewing and approving final tender submissions in line with commercial strategy and risk appetite

Developing and maintaining cost norms, unit rates, and supplier and subcontractor pricing databases

Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders and recommending mitigation strategies

Supporting bid / no-bid decisions through data-driven financial and commercial analysis

Conducting post-tender reviews to improve estimating accuracy, methodology, and competitiveness

Building strong relationships with supply chain partners to secure value, innovation, and competitive pricing

Managing front-end commercial and legal activity associated with bids and tenders

Ensuring estimating activities contribute to achieving budgeted revenue and margin targets

Supporting wider business objectives through innovative thinking and continuous improvement

What youll bring

Estimating experience within Civil Engineering and Infrastructure.

Strong background delivering complex infrastructure tenders, with sports infrastructure experience highly advantageous

Degree or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

Expert knowledge of estimating software such as Causeway, Candy, CostX, and strong Excel capability

Solid understanding of NEC, JCT, and other standard forms of contract

Strong commercial acumen, including P&L awareness, value engineering, and risk management

Proven leadership capability with experience building, motivating, and developing high-performing teams

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex commercial information to senior stakeholders

A structured, analytical, and proactive approach to managing workload and priorities

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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