Estimator (Highways)

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially savvy and detail-oriented Estimator to join our team at Tarmac, located at our Cross Green Contracting site in Leeds. This full-time, onsite position offers a competitive salary, company car, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits. The role is ideal for someone passionate about analysing opportunities, constructing competitive bids, and securing major highway infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager and business teams in achieving commercial targets and growth objectives by managing the entire tendering and pricing process from initial enquiry to submission.
• Prepare precise, competitive, and high-quality tender proposals.
• Evaluate financial, contractual, operational, and technical risks associated with projects.
• Assist in creating a robust pipeline of future business opportunities.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, customers, and stakeholders.
• Review completed tenders to extract lessons learned and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to the delivery of both regional and national commercial strategies.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive commercial and estimating experience in Highways, Surfacing, Civils, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with excellent organisation skills.
• Commercially aware with strategic business thinking.
• Effective communicator capable of engaging a variety of stakeholders.
• Able to meet tight deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Proficient in IT and comfortable using estimating software systems.
• Detail-oriented, logical, and process-driven approach to work.
• Degree-level qualification or significant relevant industry experience.
• Capable of assessing both financial and contractual risks confidently.

Preferred Attributes

• Proven ability to develop strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Customer-focused mindset with skills to identify new business opportunities.
• Drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Experience in communicating with and influencing senior leadership.
• Understanding of the impact of commercial decisions on overall business performance.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and delivering value.

About Tarmac

Tarmac is part of CRH, a global leader in building materials. We invest in our people, promote diversity, and foster innovation. This role offers you the chance to advance your career in commercial leadership and contribute to significant UK infrastructure projects.

Benefits and Culture

• Bonus scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension plan.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward site with discounts on shopping and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential advice.
• Involvement in diverse Employee Communities focused on inclusion and wellbeing.
• Training and development opportunities.

Additional Information

Tarmac welcomes applications from candidates with military backgrounds and supports their career transitions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive recruitment. Reasonable adjustments during the hiring process are available upon request.

Job Reference: tarmac/TP/112/8027