Senior Estimator (Tunnelling / Water / Civils)

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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 environment

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Job Description:

Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering (Tunnelling / Water Infrastructure)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)Salary: £80,000 – £110,000 (negotiable) + Excellent PackageJob 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 environment

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Posted: May 2nd, 2026