Senior Estimator

Volkerrail Group; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Hoddesdon is seeking a Senior Estimator to support tender pricing and business profitability. Candidates should have a background in highways or civil engineering, coupled with strong estimating and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, private medical care, and various employee benefits including training opportunities. Join us in driving excellence in civil engineering projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating within highways or similar civil engineering projects.
• Strong skills in tender handover.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive estimating services in line with company policies.
• Support the bid management process for key tenders.
• Price tenders for surfacing and traffic management works.

Skills

Estimating in highways or civil engineering projects

Communication abilities

Use of estimating software and Microsoft Office tools

Team player

Job description

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our growing team at VolkerHighways in Hoddesdon. This role is pivotal in supporting the business to achieve its turnover and profitability targets through accurate pricing and successful tendering.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive estimating services in line with company policies and procedures.
• Support the bid management process for key tenders, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Review and prepare tender pricing (including from first principles) for:
  • Highway Term Maintenance contracts (up to £30m–£50m per annum).
  • Schemes and projects up to £10m.
• Price tenders for surfacing and traffic management works in accordance with company standards.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximise opportunities for winning work.
• Prepare reports and attend tender review meetings.
• Provide assistance to the Commercial team as required.

About you

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Senior Estimator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellence. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in estimating within highways or similar civil engineering projects.
• A track record of securing profitable contracts and contributing to business growth.
• Strong skills in tender handover and ensuring smooth transitions to delivery teams.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities, with confidence in client-facing situations.
• A collaborative mindset – a true team player and motivator who inspires those around you.
• Solid understanding of contract conditions, specifications, and technical drawings.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• IT proficiency, including estimating software and Microsoft Office tools.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.