Senior Estimator

Are you an experienced Senior Estimator looking to join a leading construction business with a strong pipeline of projects across the North East?

We are seeking a commercially astute and detail-oriented Senior Construction Estimator to play a key role in securing and delivering high-value design and build projects. You will work closely with the Bid, Design and Operational teams, taking responsibility for the full tender process from initial enquiry through to submission.

• Establish and communicate tender requirements to the bid team.
• Liaise with internal and external design teams to develop designs suitable for pricing.
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs from tender drawings and documentation.
• Build accurate rates using labour, plant, material and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare, issue and manage supply chain enquiries.
• Provide input into project planning during the tender stage.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, value engineering and cost efficiencies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure submissions meet and exceed client requirements.
• Present tender proposals to senior management and company directors for approval.
• Prepare and submit final tender documentation.
• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously within strict deadlines.
• Support the bid team throughout the entire bidding process to secure new projects.

• Extensive experience within a construction estimating role.
• Strong understanding of tender documentation, contract terms and conditions.
• Experience developing and pricing design & build tenders.
• Knowledge of BIM-enabled design processes.
• Ability to develop whole life-cycle cost models.
• Experience preparing subcontract packages and terms & conditions.
• Strong planning and project coordination capabilities.
• Proven experience obtaining quotations, managing variations and analysing costs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment skills.
• Knowledge of offsite construction methodologies would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Team-focused approach with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.

If you're a driven Senior Estimator looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact within a successful construction business, we'd love to hear from you.