Senior Estimator

Join to apply for the Senior Estimator role at Balfour Beatty plc. About The Role Our team Connect Plus Services is responsible for operating and maintaining the M25 network, including all adjoining trunk and slip roads on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways. What you'll be doing Undertake estimates in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures. Review technical reports, drawings and specifications to prepare accurate costing sheets for materials, labour and equipment. Translate measurements from drawings & specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates. Oversee and interrogate design options and value solutions, and if appropriate, identify the attractiveness of a project based on sound estimating principles. Mentor and support more junior members of the team. Record assumptions and identify risks and opportunities, including supporting the development of risk evaluation from a pricing/budgetary point of view. Liaise with members of the Change team, wider Connect Plus Services team, other Balfour Beatty business units and supply chain to develop and understand proposed methodologies and principles. Maintain and update the library of rates on CANDY estimating software. Who we're looking for Infrastructure main contractor background ideally within the Highways term‑maintenance market. Previous experience in estimating heavy civil engineering projects, commercial or operational background considered. Chartered by a relevant industry recognised chartership (e.g., ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB). Proficient in Excel (Microsoft Office programmes such as Word, Outlook) and similar software. Experienced estimating background using Candy estimating software. A valid CSCS card. Working knowledge of best practice solutions and optimisation of innovative ideas, and an understanding of the principles of Lean Construction and cost planning within a long‑term highway maintenance setting. Understanding of BIM and how to read and assemble BIM models and produce appropriate reports from them. Good working knowledge of pricing and quantification methods. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners both internal and external. Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Benefits Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40 % remote working where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata). Family‑friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave. Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more. About Us Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole‑life requirement of thousands of assets across the network. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We also encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr