Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator in the Construction Industry to join our Peterborough Branch Works Department

Are you an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong track record in the construction and refurbishment sector? If you excel at producing accurate, strategic estimates, thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate with confidence, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our tender strategy, guiding project teams and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects. Your expertise, commercial insight and leadership will directly influence our continued growth and reputation for excellence.

At Princebuild, we’re not just offering a position, we’re offering the chance to lead, innovate and make a meaningful impact within a respected and forward‑thinking company.

If you can provide great work, we can provide a great work package with many team perks!

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle with fuel card or grey fleet allowance and corporate clothing
• Employee profit share scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement – 21 days plus bank holidays, with extra days awarded after 2 years continuous service
• Early Friday finishes
• Departmental bonuses and long service awards
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Positive working environment with the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation supporting community projects
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities
• Equal opportunities employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive about Disabled People

Fantastic social events and charity initiatives throughout the year.

• A Degree in a relevant discipline such as Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Professional Membership with RICS or CIOB or similar accreditation
• Extensive estimating experience within a similar environment
• Excellence in reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications and contracts
• Strong technical construction/refurbishment knowledge with an excellent understanding of building methods, materials, regulations, refurbishment constraints and regulations
• Commercial contract awareness with JCT contracts, procurement and cost control principles
• Exceptional leadership, management and organisational capabilities
• Expertise in pre‑construction strategies and market awareness
• Confident with a range of IT systems and estimating software
• Self‑motivated, proactive and a positive attitude
• Excellent team player with the ability to integrate and inspire others
• Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months experience post‑test)
• Willingness to undertake training and personal development

Commitment to maintaining professional standards and continuous improvement.

Please note:

this role requires an Enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s and Adults Barred List) and may include additional vetting in line with client requirements.

We look forward to you working with us! Just be aware that the closing date for this role is Friday 13 February 2026.

Reporting to a Director, you will take the lead in the full estimating function of the Company. Acting as a key advisor to the senior project teams for refurbishment, fit‑out and construction projects, ensuring accurate bids, cost planning, competitive tender submissions and commercially sound strategies whilst continually improving our estimating processes and procedures.

You’ll play a pivotal role within the team and work closely with our clients to understand the project needs, all whilst ensuring that every project is delivered safely, efficiently, profitably and to the highest standard of client satisfaction.

• Lead and manage all aspects of the estimating department and its team.
• Produce detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender submissions.
• Provide knowledge and support to enable efficient preparation, coordination and submission of tenders including reviewing and interpretation of contract design, construction drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of project plans, specifications, scope of works,…