Senior Estimator (Tunnelling / Water / Civils)

Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering (Tunnelling / Water Infrastructure)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £80,000 – £110,000 (negotiable) + Excellent Package
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

TRIbuild Solutions are recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a senior-level role focused on pricing and securing work across tunnelling, shafts, and water infrastructure schemes.

The Role

• Lead estimates in line with company procedures
• Manage and mentor estimators on major tenders
• Develop tender strategies alongside Bid Managers and Planners
• Identify risks, opportunities, and key assumptions
• Prepare and present adjudication packs
• Support client negotiations and bid close-out
• Ensure seamless handover to delivery teams

Requirements (Essential)

• Strong civil engineering background within the water sector
• Proven experience pricing tunnelling and shaft projects
• Track record of delivering winning tenders up to £50m
• Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills
• Proficient in estimating software (Candy preferred) and Excel
• HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered or working towards

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + comprehensive package
• Long-term secured work across major frameworks
• Clear career progression into senior leadership
• Stable, well-established contractor environment

Apply now or contact Leon at TRIbuild Solutions for a confidential discussion.