Senior Estimator

Location: Kenley

We are a small but rapidly growing construction company looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to lead and develop our estimating function. This is a key senior role where the successful candidate will build and manage an estimating desk, with the opportunity to grow a team beneath them as the business expands.

This role will suit a confident, commercially minded estimator who can work independently, take ownership of pricing merging workloads, and play a pivotal role in winning work and shaping our future pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead all estimating activities across the business

* Pricing and managing:

* Framework quotations

* Small works quotations

* Large-scale tenders and bids

* Identify and source new opportunities through public and private tender portals

* Prepare, manage and submit bids through public procurement platforms

* Develop accurate and competitive costings across all construction trades

* Build and maintain rate schedules and pricing databases

* Take ownership of estimating programmes, deadlines, and submissions

* Liaise directly with clients and potential clients to clarify scope, pricing, and feedback

* Gather and analyse post-tender feedback to continually improve bid success

* Support future growth by helping structure and mentor junior estimators

Essential Experience & Skills

* Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the construction industry

* Strong working knowledge of public tender portals and procurement processes

* Extensive experience estimating construction works across multiple disciplines

* Ability to confidently build and justify own rates

* Excellent understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and programme durations

* Advanced user of Excel

* Experience with Bluebeam or similar take-off/estimating software

* Confident navigating and interpreting schedules of rates

* Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

* Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage clients, consultants, and stakeholders

What We Offer

* A senior, influential role within a growing business

* Opportunity to build and lead an estimating team

* Competitive salary

* Long-term career progression and stability

* A collaborative and supportive working environment