Senior Estimator

Maxim Recruitment

Full-time Cambridge, England Business Operations Specialists

Posted:

June 04, 2026

Location:

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

Project Details
This Cambridge estimating job offers exposure to complex UK infrastructure portfolios, including transport, rail, highways, local authority works, energy, nuclear, renewables, power, water, defence, and aviation.
Responsibilities and Duties
Prepare and own estimates from early feasibility through detailed design using first-principles where appropriate

Produce Class 5 to Class 1 estimates and associated basis-of-estimate narratives

Complete and review quantity take-offs using recognised methods of measurement

Use client benchmarking, in-house and market data to build and validate estimates

Assess indirects, preliminaries, and overheads; structure estimates to agreed CBS/WBS formats

Contribute to bids and proposals; support work-winning activity as needed

Lead/participate in internal peer reviews and quality assurance checks prior to submission

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Posted: June 04, 2026

Deadline: July 14, 2026