Senior Estimator

Are you an experienced Senior
Estimator looking for more than simply your next estimating role?

We are working exclusively with an established and highly respected construction business to appoint a Senior Estimator to join its operation based either in Glasgow or the North of England. This business has grown exponentially in the last few years and is poised for the next level of growth.

This is a particularly interesting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Estimator who wants greater influence, autonomy and a
genuine route into estimating leadership.

Working across a varied portfolio of high value construction projects
, you'll take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission, negotiation and handover. You'll work closely with clients, consultants, operational teams and an established supply chain to develop commercially competitive, technically robust solutions.

• Leading complex tenders from enquiry to submission
• Producing detailed analytical estimates and contract preliminaries
• Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries and analysing returns
• Identifying tender risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions
• Contributing to and presenting at tender adjudications
• Working closely with operational, commercial and pre-construction teams
• Supporting client tender interviews and post-tender negotiations
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced members of the estimating team
• Helping shape estimating best practice and improve tender performance

You’ll already be an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator within ideally a main contractor, refurbishment or general construction environment
.

You'll combine strong technical estimating knowledge with commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge, influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Experience of pricing refurbishment and/or Design & Build projects would be particularly relevant.

You’ll be comfortable working on high value tier 1 contracts.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with the potential and ambition to progress into an estimating leadership role in the next couple of years.

£70,000–£80,000 basic salary, depending on experience with :

• Employer pension contribution
• Clear longer-term career progression

In the last few years the business has growth exponentially and they are poised for continued significant growth in terms of locations, contracts and financial success.

This isn't simply about filling another seat in an estimating team.
It's an opportunity to join an established construction business where you can make an impact, develop your leadership responsibilities and potentially take the next significant step in your career.