Senior Estimator

Job title: Senior Estimator | Construction

Location: East Midlands

Salary: £85,000–£95,000 basic + package

Hours: Full time, with some flexibility available

We’re recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join the Construction team of a leading contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator with Main Contractor or Tier 1 Contractor experience to take a senior role within a pre-construction team, leading and mentoring estimators while contributing to the delivery of profitable tenders and a strong project pipeline.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Estimating, you’ll play a key role in the preparation and submission of tenders, working closely with design, planning and commercial teams.

You’ll be responsible for estimating project costs, identifying and managing risk, maximising opportunities and building strong relationships across the supply chain and customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the estimating team, promoting best practice
• Estimate project costs and resources accurately and competitively
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to minimise costs
• Support the assessment, preparation and submission of tenders
• Work collaboratively with design, planning and commercial teams
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with customers, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Contribute to project handovers with the fulfilment team
• Provide accurate reports and forecasts throughout the tender process
• Identify opportunities to minimise risk and maximise profitability

About You

We’re looking for a Senior Estimator who can demonstrate:

• Experience working for a Main Contractor or Tier 1 Contractor
• Strong knowledge of estimating, benchmarking and cost planning
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating system software
• Experience using Bluebeam or equivalent take-off software
• Leadership experience within a pre-construction or estimating team
• A track record of developing and mentoring junior team members
• Excellent attention to detail and a conscientious approach
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills

Transferable skills and relevant experience will also be considered, so if you don’t meet every requirement but believe you have the right background, we’d still be keen to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

• £85,000–£95,000 basic salary
• Competitive package
• Full-time position
• Some flexibility around working hours
• Senior position within an established Construction and Pre-Construction team
• Opportunity to lead and develop an estimating team
• Opportunity to work on a strong pipeline of profitable projects