Senior Estimator

  • Red Sky Personnel Ltd
  • Dronfield, Derbyshire
  • 26/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Estimator Civil Engineering

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £55,000 £75,000 per annum + package
Start Date: ASAP

Company Overview

Red Sky Personnel is working with a respected civil engineering contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and civil schemes across the Midlands and North. The business has a strong pipeline of NEC-based projects and long-term framework agreements.

Role Overview

The Senior Estimator will lead pricing activity across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure schemes. This role is critical in securing future workload and developing competitive yet robust tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions.

  • Analyse drawings, specifications and risk allowances.

  • Coordinate supply chain pricing and subcontract returns.

  • Work closely with bid and pre-construction teams.

  • Provide commercial insight during tender adjudications.

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven estimating experience in civil engineering projects.

  • NEC contract knowledge preferred.

  • Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability.

  • Experience pricing highways, infrastructure or heavy civils schemes.