Posted 23 July, 2026
Senior Estimator
PWS Technical Services (UK) Ltd
Nottingham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Senior EstimatorThis challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a strong technical background and demonstrable experience in taking the responsibility for the production of piling, foundations and ground engineering estimates, tenders and bids.Due to continued growth, and a peak in forward order tender workload demand, our client is now seeking to appoint a talented and motivated Senior Estimator possessing demonstrable experience within the piling, foundations and ground / geotechnical engineering sector. The role will be to provide accurate and efficient cost estimates for projects throughout the UK. Your main responsibilities will be to produce innovative and competitive tenders, bids, proposals and quotations associated with all aspects of a variation of contracts. This will include co-ordinating with clients to produce a truly bespoke value engineered solution, ensuring that all tenders meet statutory legislation, regulations and client specifications.The RoleThe primary responsibility is to develop accurate and timely estimates, and submit competitive bids and proposals for the companys clients across the Scandinavian regionAnalyse and interpret detailed client requirements, drawings and specificationsDetermine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications utilising all aspects of your expertise to submit bespoke bids and proposals to clientsAttend pre and post tender bid meetings with clients and their representativesWork under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm mannerAssist the business sector as a whole to meet their financial targetsHelp to identify and develop potential new opportunities for workHelp to identify new suppliers or sub-contractors to improve safety, performance and profitThe PersonAble to identify the requirements of assigned projects to efficiently and effectively produce a wide range of tenders and estimates for all piling, foundations and GE contractsAccurately prepare quotations considering all costs associated with the delivery of projectsProvide hand over files to the Project Team to allow for the successful delivery of contractsCorrespond and negotiate with clients, suppliers, contractors and colleaguesEfficiently manage situations when workload presents conflicting demands on time and availability, demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritise and scheduleMonitor and implement controls to ensure tasks are achieved to time, cost and qualityDevelop and select effective solutions to challenging and complex project requirements, taking into account risk and opportunityCommunicate facts, ideas and proposals to all stakeholders (internally and externally) in an effective and persuasive mannerDeliver efficient and effective customer service at all timesOur ClientOur client is proud to be one of Europes leading foundations engineering contractors and has earned an enviable reputation for best-in-class innovation and R&D technology. The company actively promotes partnering through all their projects and is committed to achieving continual improvement with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence. Their dedicated teams are involvedin a comprehensive ongoing training programme designed to ensure they are equipped to meet thechanging needs of this exciting industry. Our client is focused on building upon their history andreputation of quality workmanship and timely project completion. The company actively promotespartnering through all their contracts and are committed to achieving continual improvementwith the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplacea platform for employee excellence.A highly attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with career longevity and forward progression given that our client possesses a significant secured work bank for the long-term future and is firmly committed to sustainable and continued growth over the next 5-10 years.TPBN1_UKTJ
