Managing Estimator

Maxim Recruitment • Manchester, England • Posted June 20, 2026

Position Overview

Project Details

Construction projects include large-scale and complex programmes across transport, rail, highways, energy, nuclear, renewables, power, water, defence, and aviation sectors.

Responsibilities and Duties

This senior estimator role will involve strategic oversight, team management, and direct engagement with clients on major UK infrastructure frameworks:

  • Lead and develop estimating teams delivering Class 5 to Class 1 estimates for complex infrastructure projects

  • Review, challenge, and approve estimates to ensure robustness and consistency across programmes

  • Provide commercial and strategic input to bids, proposals, and work-winning activities

  • Advise clients on estimating methodologies, risk, contingency, and cost certainty strategies

  • Ensure effective use of benchmarking, historical cost data, and estimating systems

  • Mentor and develop junior estimators and c...