Senior Estimator - FRC & Civils

Senior Estimator – FRC & Civils

Kilnbridge Structures

HQ – Canning Town

Kilnbridge

Join one of the UK's leading structures specialists and play a key role in securing major reinforced concrete frame, groundwork and civil engineering projects. If you're passionate about complex construction, commercial strategy and winning work, this is your opportunity to help shape the next generation of landmark developments.

About Kilnbridge

Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project’s needs.

We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.

If you want to develop your expertise, contribute to technically challenging projects and be part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Estimator – FRC & Civils to join our Pre-Construction team and lead the pursuit of major reinforced concrete frame, groundwork and civil engineering opportunities. If you want the chance to support with the delivery of Landmark Structures Across the UK, this is the role for you!

Working closely with operational, engineering and commercial teams, you'll develop innovative and competitive solutions that help secure high-profile projects across commercial, residential, infrastructure, energy and industrial sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex tenders, engage directly with clients and influence some of the most significant structural projects in the market.

What You'll Do

• Lead estimating and tendering activities for reinforced concrete frame, groundwork and civil engineering projects.
• Develop bid strategies that support business objectives and secure profitable work.
• Coordinate bid teams and manage tender programmes from enquiry through to submission.
• Engage with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to develop competitive proposals.
• Prepare tender settlement documentation and lead approval processes.
• Challenge design and construction methodologies to identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Develop and maintain project risk registers and commercial assessments.
• Lead tender presentations and support new business development activities.
• Carry out market intelligence and competitor analysis.
• Support project handover and ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the estimating team.

What You'll Need

• Strong estimating experience within RC Frames, groundworks, structures or civil engineering.
• Demonstrable experience delivering bids for complex construction projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and detailed understanding of construction tendering.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple submissions while maintaining accuracy under pressure.
• Experience leading bid teams and coordinating multidisciplinary input.
• Proficiency with Candy or similar estimating software.
• Degree qualified, with professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICE or similar) advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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 welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.