We're looking for a Senior Estimator to join our team working on railway, aviation, nuclear and defence projects. Location: Remote working available, with travel to the office as necessary Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Estimator (Rail), you'll be working within the estimating team, supporting them in securing new work through competitive tenders and negotiated contracts. You'll be responsible for maximising our commercial position whilst securing opportunities that align with our Business Plan objectives. Working collaboratively with colleagues across preconstruction teams, you'll play a vital role in preparing pricing for tenders and other business opportunities. Your day to day will include: Leading the estimating process from receipt of...

Senior Estimator Location: Wolverhampton Are you an experienced senior construction estimator ready to step into a key commercial role and lead accurate, competitive cost estimating across diverse projects? We're looking for a proactive Senior Estimator to join a values-driven team where your expertise will be recognised, supported, and developed. You'll play a central role in the pre-construction and bidding process , responsible for producing robust cost estimates, coordinating tender activity, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a senior position where leadership and commercial awareness are critical - and where your input directly helps shape successful bid submissions. You'll be joining a culture that champions career development, diversity, inclusion and work/life balance . Whether you're building on long experience or looking to grow further, you'll have opportunities to learn, contribute, and be part of a supportive community. What You'll Do...

Our client is a leading organisation operating within the UK water and infrastructure sector. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead their national estimating function and play a key role in supporting continued business growth. The Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will oversee the delivery of accurate, competitive and commercially robust estimates across major frameworks, term service contracts and projects . Key responsibilities will include: Leading, developing and managing a national estimating team. Overseeing major tenders, frameworks and project estimates. Setting estimating standards, processes and best practice. Providing senior input into pricing strategy, commercial risk and bid governance. Working closely with commercial, procurement, operational and business development teams. Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Driving continuous improvement across...

MB929: Senior Estimator Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid...

Are you an experienced estimator looking to take the next step in your career? Nicholas Associates are working with reputable, long-serving groundworks contractor who are looking for an Estimator or Senior Estimator to strengthen the commercial team and help driving success across large-scale developments. The Role You will play a pivotal role in the pre-construction process, leading the pricing and tendering for commercial groundwork packages ranging from 5m to 20m+. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and project managers to develop accurate and competitive bids. Key Responsibilities Prepare and lead detailed cost estimates for groundworks and civil engineering projects Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive tenders Work closely with the commercial, technical, and operational teams Attend pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and internal stakeholders Identify risk and opportunity in tender submissions...

Senior Estimator - Main Contractor Location - Trafford Park, Manchester Salary/Package - 65,000 - 85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package About the Company Our client is a leading UK construction contractor with a long-established reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a wide range of sectors. Operating nationally, they provide expert construction, refurbishment, fit-out, and civil engineering solutions, successfully delivering schemes valued between 10m and 100m . Built on strong client relationships, technical excellence, and a collaborative approach, the business has become a trusted delivery partner for both public and private sector clients. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in its people and modern construction methods, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction team based in Trafford Park. The Role As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for:...

Join our client as a Sales Estimator and play a key role in securing major UK projects. Senior Estimator Work Location: Hybrid (Ashford) Salary: Up to £55,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 9 am 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday Are you an experienced Estimator/Quantity Surveyor looking to move into a specialist, high-value environment? Our client, a long-standing UK manufacturer within the perimeter protection and security sector, is seeking a Sales Estimator to support continued growth across their premium certified product range. Why Join Our Client This isn't just another estimating or sales support position, it's your chance to be at the commercial heart of our expanding high security sector. You'll work directly with the sales team and technical specialists, providing accurate, competitive estimates that win projects and drive growth. Join a focused, collaborative team where technical expertise, mutual support, and market leading...

Our client is a well-established and highly successful civil engineering and structures contractor, delivering complex infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and expansion into the infrastructure, defence, data centre, and energy sectors, they are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join their Preconstruction and Business Development team based in Corby. This role will play a key part in supporting the company's continued growth and strengthening its presence across these evolving markets. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware and highly organised professional to take ownership of major bids, working collaboratively with estimating, planning, design and technical teams to secure projects. The Role: Reporting into the Head of Preconstruction, you will lead the end-to-end bid process, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions that maximise the company's chances of success. Working closely with internal...

Estimator / Senior Estimator Location: West-based Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Level: Estimator to Senior Estimator An established and growing construction business is looking to appoint an Estimator / Senior Estimator to join its team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator looking to take the next step in their career, or a Senior Estimator seeking a new challenge within a progressive construction environment. The Role Working as part of the commercial team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of construction projects. You will work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects are accurately priced and commercially viable. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing detailed estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other project information Reviewing tender documentation and identifying risks,...

Candidate required: Estimator Job Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate Industry: Construction Professionals Location: Bournemouth Salary & package dependant on experience: £DOE The role & about the client: ITS Building People are recruiting on behalf of a successful and well-established contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality commercial construction projects. This contractor specialises in commercial builds and fit-out schemes, partnering with private clients, developers, and public sector bodies. They are now seeking an experienced and detail-focused Estimator to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong commercial estimating experience, playing a key role in securing new work and ensuring accurate, competitive tender submissions. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects Analyse tender...

Graduate Sales Estimator Salary: 28,000 - 32,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you a recent engineering graduate or someone with a technical background looking to kick-start a career in sales? We're looking for an ambitious, motivated and commercially minded individual to join a growing sales team as a Sales Estimator . This is an excellent opportunity to combine your engineering knowledge with customer-facing responsibilities, developing valuable commercial skills within a specialist engineering environment. You'll receive full training and support from experienced sales and engineering professionals, making this the ideal role for someone who wants to build a long-term career in technical sales. What You'll Be Doing Reviewing customer enquiries and understanding requirements. Preparing quotations, estimates and proposals. Following up quotations via phone and email to convert opportunities into orders. Building strong relationships with new and existing customers....

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Industrial Estimator on behalf of our client, an established engineering business delivering complex mechanical and industrial projects for customers across a range of sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured and prospective work, our client is looking to strengthen their commercial and estimating capability with the appointment of an experienced Mechanical Industrial Estimator. This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with a strong mechanical engineering background who understands the full tendering process and can confidently take projects from initial enquiry and technical review through to detailed costing, commercial assessment and final tender submission. The Role As Mechanical Industrial Estimator, you will play a key role in securing new projects and ensuring opportunities are accurately and commercially priced. You will be responsible for reviewing tender enquiries,...

Estimator Civil Engineering & Construction Fife This is more than an estimating position. It is an opportunity to work closely with a Managing Director who is actively shaping the next chapter of an established civil engineering and construction business. We have known this MD for over 20 years and can genuinely say he is highly regarded across the industry: commercially astute, straightforward to work with and committed to building strong, lasting relationships. He is bringing fresh energy to the business, evolving its strategy, strengthening its market presence and opening up new opportunities. Now, he is looking for an ambitious experienced Estimator who wants genuine influence, responsibility and a clear route to grow alongside the company. You might currently be an experienced estimator looking to work with someone where you feel more valued, or doing an operational role where you've been pricing work as part of that position and are interested in doing this as a...

Assistant Estimator Build Your Career on Some of the UK's Largest Infrastructure Projects Our client is an established and growing consultancy delivering expert cost engineering and estimating services across major highways, bridges, infrastructure, drainage and water projects throughout the UK. Due to continued growth and expansion of their Glasgow office, they are looking to recruit an ambitious Assistant Estimator who is eager to develop their technical and commercial expertise while working on nationally significant infrastructure schemes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering structured development, mentoring and a clear pathway into Cost Engineering. The Opportunity Working alongside experienced Cost Engineers, you'll support the delivery of cost estimates and commercial analysis across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. You'll gain exposure to every stage of the estimating process while...

Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor Location - Chester Salary/Package - 60,000 - 75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package About the Company Our client is a leading UK developer and main contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. Specialising in purpose-built student accommodation, build-to-rent, hotels, retirement living, and residential regeneration projects, they manage schemes from initial land acquisition and planning through to construction and completion. With decades of experience delivering landmark developments across the UK, the business prides itself on innovation, sustainability, quality, and long-term investment. Continued growth and a strong pipeline of major projects have created an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Chester. The Role As Pre-Construction Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible...

Mechanical or Electrical Estimator - London 100,000- 110,000 + 2x Annual Bonuses + Generous Pension An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Estimator to join one of the UK's most prestigious privately owned MEP contractors. With a strong order book secured through to 2029 , multiple high-profile projects across the UK and Europe , and an outstanding reputation within the industry, this is a rare opportunity to join a business offering genuine long-term stability, major projects and significant career progression. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Estimator who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will be involved in estimating major, technically complex MEP projects and will have a clear and direct route into an Estimating Manager position . This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced estimator who wants to move beyond purely tendering and develop into a senior...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: To carry out general engineering tasks as required by the business. Responsible for the design and development of RF and electronic items within the CAP group, including but not limited to...

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: To manage the Systems Engineering Process to company and international standards for defined packages of work.  To provide line management and technical leadership to Systems Engineers....

Location: Manor Royal Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Location: Crawley (Hybrid working, 3 days on-site per week based on full-time hours) We're looking for a Senior Bid Manager to join our Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a range of UK and international business growth opportunities, managing bids from qualification through to submission and supporting successful business outcomes. As a key member of the team, you'll bring structure, oversight and governance to the bid process, working...

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Our work is organised into two portfolios that guide strategic growth in Secure Communication and Protection. The Land Communications team focuses on tactical radio and electronic countermeasures for UK and global markets. Our Security and Naval Communications team draws on over 100 years of partnership with the Royal Navy, delivering an evolving portfolio of integrated voice and data systems that support resilient, mission‑ready communication.  We are looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead the delivery of...