Senior Estimator at Holcim

Marlow, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Estimating, Surfacing Projects, Tendering, First-Principle Estimates, Tender Documentation Review, Quotation Sourcing, Bid Pipeline Management, Project Handover, Commercial Strategy, Margin Targets, Negotiation, Value Engineering, Asphalt Materials Knowledge, Estimating Software Proficiency, Contract Forms Knowledge, Client Relationship Management

Industry

Construction

Description

About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way. Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Holcim as a Senior Estimator in our Surfacing Division , playing a key role in winning and delivering high-quality off-highway surfacing projects across the private sector. Working within a dynamic estimating team and reporting to the Head of Estimating, you’ll be central to driving profitable growth across industrial, retail, logistics and education schemes. This is a role for someone commercially sharp, technically confident and motivated by results. You’ll be pricing complex projects from first principles, engaging directly with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, and influencing commercial outcomes from early-stage engagement through to handover. If you enjoy turning technical detail into competitive advantage, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact. What You’ll Be Doing Work Winning & Tendering Preparing detailed, competitive first-principle estimates for surfacing projects ranging from large distribution centres to school and infrastructure developments Reviewing and interrogating tender documentation, drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities to identify risks and opportunities Sourcing and evaluating subcontractor and material supplier quotations to enhance competitiveness Managing the bid pipeline to ensure deadlines are met and submissions are delivered to a consistently high professional standard Providing thorough project handovers to operations and commercial teams, including legal and contractual considerations Commercial Strategy & Performance Contributing directly to monthly tonnage and margin targets by targeting high-probability opportunities Participating in mid-tender and post-tender meetings with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors to negotiate terms and offer value engineering solutions Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of asphalt material pricing, plant hire rates and labour outputs Using historical performance and win/loss analysis to refine pricing strategy by region and sector Tracking opportunities and maintaining accurate project data within Salesforce Supporting Business Development Managers in identifying and developing new and existing client opportunities Client Relationship Management Building strong working relationships with pre-construction teams across major contractors Engaging proactively with developers, retailers and education authorities to secure early-stage involvement Collaborating closely with Contracts Directors and Operations Managers to ensure estimates are both competitive and operationally achievable What You’ll Bring Experience in surfacing or civil engineering estimating, ideally within industrial, retail or education sectors Strong technical understanding of asphalt materials (BS EN 13108) and the MCHW specification Proficiency in estimating software such as Causeway, Candy or advanced Excel-based systems, with the ability to complete accurate digital take-offs Familiarity with JCT and NEC4 contract forms and subcontracting provisions A commercially focused, results-driven mindset with the ability to work effectively under pressure Clear and confident communication skills, able to explain technical pricing to both technical and non-technical stakeholders This is an opportunity offering exposure to high-profile private sector projects, strong client interaction and the chance to directly influence commercial success. If you’re looking to take the next step in your estimating career within a forward-thinking and growing business, this role provides the platform to do exactly that. We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Responsibilities

The Senior Estimator will prepare detailed, competitive first-principle estimates for surfacing projects, review tender documentation to identify risks, and manage the bid pipeline to ensure timely, high-quality submissions. This role also involves contributing to commercial strategy by participating in negotiations, maintaining material pricing knowledge, and tracking opportunities in Salesforce.