Senior Estimator
Listed on 2026-09-30
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing
Senior Estimator Milton Keynes
Senior Estimator Milton Keynes
Up to £95,000 + Package Tier 2 Main Contractor Commercial, Education, Industrial & Retail
A well-established Tier 2 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join its pre-construction team in Milton Keynes
.
Working as part of a close-knit team of four, you will be responsible for pricing a diverse range of projects across the commercial, education, industrial and retail sectors
, providing an excellent opportunity to work across a varied and interesting tender portfolio.
As Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with the pre-construction and operational teams to develop accurate and competitive bids.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing detailed cost estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other tender information
- Taking ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously
- Reviewing and analysing project documentation to identify commercial risks and opportunities
- Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Producing accurate bills of quantities and pricing schedules
- Developing build-ups, preliminaries and detailed cost plans
- Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process
- Attending tender meetings and site visits where required
- Working closely with the wider pre-construction and delivery teams
- Contributing to value engineering and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Presenting and supporting tender submissions through to handover
The successful candidate will have strong estimating experience gained within a main contracting environment
, ideally with experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
Experience pricing projects within commercial, education, industrial and/or retail sectors would be highly advantageous.
You'll be confident working independently while also enjoying the collaborative environment of a small estimating team. Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines are essential.
What’s on Offer- Salary up to £95,000
, depending on experience - Competitive package
- Based in Milton Keynes
- Opportunity to join an established Tier 2 main contractor
- Work across a varied portfolio of commercial, education, industrial and retail projects
- Join an experienced estimating team of four
- Excellent exposure to a diverse range of tenders
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities
Role: Senior Estimator
Location: Milton Keynes
Contractor: Tier 2 Main Contractor
Sectors: Commercial Education Industrial Retail
Team: Pre-Construction / Estimating 4 people
Salary: Up to £95,000 + Package
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