Permanent

Senior Estimator

Posted by Maxim Recruitment • Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

📍 Cambridge, England 🕒 January 30, 2026

About the Role

Project Details

This Cambridge estimating job offers exposure to complex UK infrastructure portfolios, including transport, rail, highways, local authority works, energy, nuclear, renewables, power, water, defence, and aviation.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Prepare and own estimates from early feasibility through detailed design using first-principles where appropriate

  • Produce Class 5 to Class 1 estimates and associated basis-of-estimate narratives

  • Complete and review quantity take-offs using recognised methods of measurement

  • Use client benchmarking, in-house and market data to build and validate estimates

  • Assess indirects, preliminaries, and overheads; structure estimates to agreed CBS/WBS formats

  • Contribute to bids and proposals; support work-winning activity as needed

  • Lead/participate in internal peer reviews and quality assurance checks prior to submission
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