Senior Estimator

Overview

Lead bids and manage tender process for large civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• bid management
• strategy development
• budget management
• client engagement
• supplier liaison
• innovation drive

Tasks

Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, you will lead bid teams and manage the full tender process from strategy to submission. You will develop bid strategies to secure profitable orders, manage bid budgets and programmes, and lead client engagement and presentations. You will coordinate technical, commercial, and legal contributions, select and liaise with supply chain partners, and drive innovation and best practice across bids.

Requirements

• candy
• frc
• degree
• rics
• bid management
• commercially astute

What You Bring

At Kilnbridge, we’re looking for a Senior Estimator to join our Pre-Construction team, shaping winning strategies for major infrastructure and engineering works. Your expertise will help us deliver accurate, competitive, and innovative proposals that set us apart. Are you an experienced Senior Estimator ready to lead bids for complex civil engineering projects? You will have previous proven experience in preconstruction and tendering, with a strong background in large scale, complex civil engineering projects and ideally experience with FRC. You will be detail-focused, commercially astute, and confident managing complex bids under pressure. You should be degree-qualified or equivalent, experienced in managing bid teams and processes, and familiar with estimating software such as CANDY. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential, and membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB, or ICE is desirable.

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Benefits

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We strive to attract, develop, engage and retain a diverse mix of talent that reflects the communities and stakeholders we serve. We are also open to discussing flexible working options where suitable. -Employee Assistance Programme -A strategic role in an employee-owned business Opportunities for career progression and development -25 Days Holiday and Paid Volunteering day -Competitive salary and benefits -Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme -Employee Profit Sharing Bonus Scheme

About Kilnbridge

-Founded in 1991 as a small civil engineering contractor working on Canary Wharf, it has since evolved into a national engineering and construction specialist. -Operates key service units in building & civil engineering, concrete cutting, demolition, fire protection, waste, and in-house fabrication & plant. -Renowned for landmark projects: Elizabeth Tower fire protection, Colne Valley Viaduct for HS2, Thames Barrier upgrades, and Old Oak Common rail works. -Maintains regional strength with offices in London, Birmingham, Belfast, plus facilities in Northampton and Rainham. -Stands out for solving unusual engineering challenges with bespoke, award-winning solutions across varied sectors.

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