Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator - Durham

Caddick Construction is a family‑owned business with a proud reputation for quality, collaboration, and delivering standout projects across the UK. We’re looking for an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction team, working on a diverse range of tenders across sectors such as Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Education and more. You’ll play a key role in helping us secure work and shape commercially successful bids that stand out from the competition.

• Take ownership of the commercial tender process, from reviewing tender documentation to compiling robust cost estimates.
• Lead the pricing process, identifying value engineering opportunities, potential risks and alternative construction methods.
• Build and issue tender packages to subcontractors, ensuring strong technical and commercial coverage with competitive returns.
• Compare quotes, develop pricing summaries, and compile clear, accurate submissions in collaboration with the wider bid team.
• Engage with clients, supply chain, consultants and internal teams to ensure tenders meet all expectations and reflect live market conditions.
• Support post‑tender negotiations and handovers to operational teams.
• Produce clear cost planning, early budget advice, and benchmarking data.
• Contribute to bid meetings, clarifications, interviews and settlement reviews.
• Visit live and prospective sites, contribute to case studies, and share lessons learned.
• Assist with quality submission content and support wider preconstruction activity.
• Stay current with new regulations, industry innovations, MMC and supply chain trends.

• Strong estimating experience in the construction industry, ideally across multiple sectors, including residential housing.
• Excellent understanding of subcontract procurement, tender processes and estimating software (e.g. Conquest, Bluebeam, Cubelay).
• Able to confidently analyse drawings, specs, contracts and financial data.
• Comfortable managing and prioritising multiple tenders.
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts.
• A commercial mindset and solid negotiating skills.
• Capable of presenting to clients and senior leadership teams.

• Organised, analytical and detail‑oriented.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Clear communicator – written and verbal.
• Strong time management and a positive, proactive approach.
• Motivated to support growth and continually improve.

• Relevant construction‑related qualifications (e.g. HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management).
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site as required.

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career, including:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and progression.
• People‑centred culture prioritising collaboration, integrity and long‑term partnerships.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave, parental, maternity and paternity support.
• Ride‑to‑work scheme, pension contribution and continuous professional development.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and annual leave purchase scheme.

Caddick Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of background, identity or status.