Senior Estimator

Senior Construction Estimator – Main Contractor

Luton | Permanent | £85,000 | Hybrid Working

Experienced Senior Estimator required to play a key role in winning construction projects worth up to £15m.

I'm recruiting for an established and growing regional main contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction team.

Working on a diverse portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects valued between £1m and £15m, you'll play a pivotal role in preparing competitive tenders, developing winning bids and helping drive the company's continued growth.

You will have significant influence over the company's estimating strategy, supplier relationships and tender success, while supporting the development of junior team members.

The Role

• Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for new build and refurbishment projects.

• Pricing construction projects across the commercial, education, industrial and leisure sectors.

• Managing pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), quality submissions and pre-bid documentation.

• Working with the bid team to develop competitive, compelling and commercially sound tender submissions.

• Pricing single-stage and two-stage tenders, as well as negotiated opportunities.

• Undertaking cost analysis, measurement and taking-offs from drawings and specifications.

• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations, negotiating competitive terms and building strong supply chain relationships.

• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering options to improve tender competitiveness.

• Maintaining accurate estimating records and tender documentation.

• Working closely with the Managing Estimator, Pre-Construction Manager and Directors to align bids with business objectives.

• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the estimating, surveying and pre-construction team.

About you

You'll be an experienced Construction Estimator or Senior Estimator with a strong main contractor background and a proven ability to price projects accurately and help secure new business.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Proven experience in construction estimating within a main contracting environment.

• Experience pricing new build and refurbishment projects.

• A track record of producing competitive, successful tenders.

• Strong measurement and taking-off skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify project risks and value engineering opportunities.

• Proficiency in construction estimating software and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.

• The ability to support and develop junior colleagues.

What's on offer?

• The opportunity to join an established and growing regional main contractor.

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects worth £1m–£15m.

• Direct involvement with company Directors and senior pre-construction leadership.

• The opportunity to influence tender strategy and contribute to winning new business.

• A varied role combining estimating, cost planning, tender management and value engineering.

• The opportunity to support and develop junior members of the team.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Construction Estimator looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on project wins and business growth, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more