Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator – Works Department, Peterborough Branch

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

• Fantastic social events and charity initiatives throughout the year

• A Degree in a relevant discipline such as Quantity Surveying or Construction
• 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.

• Full‑time position, hours of work 42 hours per week; daily travel and working away as deemed necessary for the needs of the business
• 07:45 hrs to 17:15 hrs Monday to Thursday
• 07:45 hrs to 16:45 hrs Friday