Role: Senior Estimator – Civils
Location: Belfast
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DoE)
Talent Curve are working alongside a respected civil and building contractor with a strong footprint across the UK and Ireland. Due to continued growth and a healthy project pipeline, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their civil engineering division.
In this role, you’ll take charge of pre-construction estimating, collaborating closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful bid preparation and submission on a wide range of civil projects.
The role:
- Lead the full estimating process from initial enquiry to tender submission
- Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and in-house delivery teams to gather project information and develop cost plans
- Attend site visits and client meetings, supporting negotiations where needed
- Provide detailed handover of tender documents to delivery and commercial teams upon contract award
- Participate in internal strategy sessions at key stages of the bid process
- Support post-tender analysis and offer guidance on pricing assumptions and risks
The candidate:
- A degree or HND in a relevant discipline (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering)
- Strong background in estimating complex civils projects, particularly those valued over £50 million
- Experience working on-site in a civil engineering capacity
- Marine or piling project knowledge is advantageous but not essential
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Relevant site experience on civil engineering projects.
For more information feel free to reach out to Aaron Fitzgerald at Talent-Curve Recruitment.