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 environmentApply now or contact Leon at TRIbuild Solutions for a confidential discussion