Senior Estimator

Building a sustainable tomorrowThe energy sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history.  Across the UK and Ireland, electricity networks are expanding at an unprecedented pace to support decarbonisation, energy security, and economic growth, connecting new offshore wind, interconnectors, storage, and low-carbon technologies to homes, industry, and communities. This transition is driving major investment in grid infrastructure, new delivery models, and digital innovation, while placing people, safety, and collaboration at the heart of delivery. For those looking to work on complex, nationally important projects with long-term purpose and impact, the energy sector offers a unique opportunity to help shape a more resilient, sustainable future while developing skills that will be critical for decades to come.BAM is currently looking for a Senior Estimator to join our Energy Pre-Construction team. In this role, you’ll support bids and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects, playing a key part in securing new work and delivering high-quality pre-construction services.Your teamThis is a predominantly home-based role, with 1–2 days spent in Central London or Wellingborough during key stages of the tender processMaking PossibleAs a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for the following:Coordinate with bid teams, colleagues in the estimating department, the wider Pre-construction team and ECI project teamsManage and deliver cost estimates at various stages in scheme development, scope definition and design maturity to meet challenging timescales, including multiple iterations of budget and target pricesSupport the ECI project teams in preparing project budget costs, advising on value engineering and efficiencies and production of the Construction Target cost.Contribute to optioneering and feasibility assessments, value engineering proposals, liaise with bid and project teams representing a range of disciplines to develop and refine proposals and budget costs through to final target price estimatesLiaise with clients, designers and other consultants, quantity surveyors and other third partiesOrganise and administer tender documents, correspondence, enquiries and quotationsChallenge and contribute to all aspects of the bid preparation and submission and investigate safe and cost-effective solutionsCollect and distribute feedback and maintain awareness of the latest techniquesPrepare cost estimates from first principles using Candy estimating softwareOrganise and participate in bid preparation and review meetingsPrepare tender summary information and price risk and opportunity registersPrepare and communicate estimated information for bid review meetings and for handover to project teamsCo Comply with the Company and Group bid governance procedures.What do you bring to the role?Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent levelSuitable civil engineering project experience in management, engineering or commercial rolesProven estimating experience in civil engineering bidsConsiderable variety in types of work and disciplines priced, with understanding of methods and typical production rates/outputsDemonstrable understanding of common forms of contractShould demonstrate leadership and management skills and have experience of managing a team to achieve deadlinesWhat’s in it for you?Competitive salaryA wide range of family-friendly policiesCompany car/car allowance/travel allowance8 % matched pension contributionsPrivate healthcareLife assurance26 days holiday2 wellbeing days1 volunteering dayPersonal and professional developmentAbout BAMBuilding a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.The application processFor more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Jonathan Schulte, Recruitment Manager, BAM UK & Ireland | Infrastructure, Email: is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.Job SummaryJob number: 25747Date posted : Profession: Estimating / Tender ManagementEmployment type: Permanent