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Estimating Manager - Highways

Job type: Permanent

Specialism: Civil Engineering

Location: Rochester

Salary: 80,000 - 90,000

Ref: 008-26

Estimating Manager 

Highways & Infrastructure
Location: Rochester (office‑based with limited flexibility)
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000
Working Pattern: Office‑based with 1–2 days per week flexible working 

We are recruiting for an Estimating Manager to join an established highways and surfacing contractor delivering a steady pipeline of highways, infrastructure and public realm projects across Rochester and the wider South East. 

The business works predominantly on NEC‑based highways schemes, covering planned maintenance, resurfacing, civil engineering and associated infrastructure works. Due to succession within the estimating function, the company is now seeking an experienced professional to take ownership of the estimating team and function. 

This role will suit a hands‑on Estimating Manager who enjoys being visible in the office, leading and mentoring junior estimators, and working closely with delivery and commercial teams. 

Role Overview 

As Estimating Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing the estimating team while maintaining overall accountability for tender submissions. 

You will lead a team of developing and ambitious estimators, providing structure, guidance and technical oversight, while also remaining actively involved in complex tenders. The role requires a strong office presence, with some flexibility (1–2 days per week) once established. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Managing the end‑to‑end estimating process for highways and surfacing projects 

• Overseeing bids delivered under NEC contracts 

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of junior estimators 

• Reviewing pricing strategies, risk allowances and value engineering proposals 

• Working closely with operations and commercial teams during handover 

• Improving estimating processes, systems and consistency across bids 

• Supporting work‑winning strategy and pipeline planning 

About You 

This role is ideally suited to an experienced Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator looking to step into a leadership role within a stable and growing business. 

You will ideally have: 

• Proven experience estimating highways, surfacing or civil engineering projects 

• Previous experience leading or mentoring estimators 

• Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract 

• Ability to operate with authority while supporting junior team members 

• A collaborative, visible and office‑based leadership style 

• Confidence managing multiple tenders and competing deadlines 

What’s on Offer 

• Salary of £80,000 – £90,000, depending on experience 

• Stable workload within the highways sector 

• 1–2 days per week flexible working, balanced with office leadership 

• Opportunity to shape and lead a young, developing estimating team 

• Long-term role with genuine responsibility and influence 

If you’d like to learn more about the role, get in touch with Coral for a discussion via 07810357074 or alternatively on [email protected]  

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