Senior Estimator (Civils Bias)
Location: Remote or Suffolk (IP5 2PE)
Salary: £Competitive + Package
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Division: Tru Earthworks
About Us
Tru Earthworks is a leading earthworks and civil engineering contractor delivering projects across infrastructure, highways, drainage, remediation, bulk earthworks, and enabling works sectors throughout the UK.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, we are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong civils background to join our expanding pre-construction team.
This role can be based from our Head Office in Kesgrave, Suffolk, on a hybrid basis, or remotely for candidates living more than two hours from IP5 2PE.
The Role
As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for leading tender submissions from enquiry through to contract award, ensuring commercially robust and competitive submissions are delivered on time.
Working closely with the Commercial Director and operational teams, you will play a key role in securing future projects and supporting the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, understand, and produce detailed tender submissions
- Carry out quantity take-offs, first principles pricing, and full estimate build-ups
- Identify, analyse, and price risks and opportunities within tenders
- Engage with and obtain quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
- Prepare, issue, and assess subcontract enquiries and returns
- Develop and maintain subcontractor, supplier, and tender databases
- Collaborate with senior leadership on tender strategy, pricing, and submission reviews
- Present and discuss tenders with internal stakeholders and clients
- Manage post-tender queries, clarifications, and negotiations
- Coordinate and attend site visits and surveys as required
- Support continuous improvement of estimating and pre-construction processes
- Work closely with delivery teams to ensure smooth handover of successful tenders
- Provide ongoing support to project teams as required
Candidate Requirements Essential
- Proven experience in estimating within earthworks, civils, or related sectors
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Experience with estimating software and systems
- Ability to produce estimates from first principles
- Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and internal teams
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
- Professional, collaborative, and aligned with delivering high-quality outcomes
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- HNC, HND or Degree qualification in a construction-related discipline.
- Experience pricing projects from £1m to £20m+.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Flexible working arrangements including Remote working
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Opportunity to work on major civil engineering and earthworks projects.
- Career progression within a growing and ambitious business.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Working Pattern
- Monday to Friday
- Full-time permanent position
- Remote working considered for the right candidate
- Occasional travel to sites and Head Office meetings required
Experience:
- Civil Engineering Estimating: 5 years (preferred)
- Earthworks Estimating: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Tru7 Group is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to fairness, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process.
Your information will be handled in line with UK GDPR and used for recruitment purposes. We may share your details with relevant clients where appropriate.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, right to work verification, and where appropriate, a Basic Disclosure check. We assess all applicants fairly and in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Application question(s):
- Experience pricing projects from £1m to £20m+ ?
- Proven experience in estimating within earthworks, civils, or related sectors?
Experience:
- Civils/Earthworks Estimating: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
