Senior Estimator; Main Contractor North
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Senior Estimator (Main Contractor) | £70,000 – £75,000 + package | Permanent | North London
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Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + package
Location: North London
Region: London
A leading, national main contractor that deliver multi-million pound public residential and commercial projects have a great opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join them on a permanent basis, based from their offices in North London.
The company deliver projects in a number of sectors including residential, education, leisure, health, retail, hotels, offices, as well as national frameworks for Government and Local Authorities. They have been established for many years and are recognised as one of the most reputable main contractors in the industry.
They are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to lead financial tenders from the initial cost plan stage through to final negotiations. The Senior Estimator will need to be experienced with two-stage tendering, be very strong on cost planning and have a strong track record working on residential projects for a reputable main contractor or developer.
Key Responsibilities:- Detailed Cost Plans
- Collating and preparing KPIs and benchmarking to assist in cost plan preparation
- Preparation of Bills of Quantities
- Preparation of house / flat type schedules / Bo Qs
- Assisting with the coordination on specialist subcontract procurement packages
- Prepare and tender packaged and procure items of work in preparation of cost plans
- Establish and maintain a library of cost data
- To investigate the suitability and price of new products / methods and undertake cost comparisons
- To liaise with all departments to ensure that data and build knowledge is utilised within the cost plans
- Ideally Degree qualified or other professional body membership
- Strong track record working for a reputable main contractor or developer
- A good understanding of the residential house building sector is essential
- Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
- Positive attitude towards teamwork
- Able to commute to North London
- Full UK driving license
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