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Senior Estimator

Posted 05/12/2025

Negotiable

Belfast

Permanent

Construction & Built Environment

Job Description

MCS Group has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join a leading civil engineering contractor. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role within a motivated team.

The Role

We are working alongside a leading contractor to recruit a Senior Estimator to join their team.

In this role you will play a key part in the Estimating team, the successful candidate will work alongside submissions and technical teams on the preparation of competitive tenders.

You will;

  • Lead the estimating process on major and complex tenders, managing supply chain engagement, client interaction and coordination with internal commercial and delivery teams.
  • Produce accurate estimates, cost plans and budgets from early-stage information, with the ability to price from first principles and analyse subcontractor quotations.
  • Manage Design & Build tender requirements, including identifying design elements and coordinating with external designers.
  • Work across multiple tenders at once, contributing to tender meetings, collaborating with the wider bid team, and ensuring all costs are accurately compiled in estimating systems.
  • Support and lead members of the estimating team, helping develop junior staff while contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships.

What's in it for you;

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Hybrid working with flexible working hours.
  • Ongoing opportunities for development and career progression.

The Ideal Candidate;

  • Experience in estimating/ commercial/ procurement roles for Construction or Civil Engineering projects
  • Strong knowledge of cost management, estimating, and contract administration.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong communication.

Full details will be discussed upon application.

Are you an Estimator open to new opportunities? Get in touch, I would love to have a chat!

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Hannah Liddle, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 02896935518 .

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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