Senior Estimator

Job Title

Construction Estimator, Project Estimator, Cost Estimator, Bid Writer, Quantity Surveyor - Construction, Housing

Kettering, Northamptonshire

• Northampton
• Wellingborough
• Market Harborough
• Bedford
• Towcester
• Rushden
• Milton Keynes
• Leicester

up to £70,000 per annum

• Company Car
• 21 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Quarterly / Annual Bonus

If you're an experienced Estimator looking for more than another housing or commercial contractor, this could be the change you've been waiting for. Join a Northamptonshire business renowned for delivering exceptional stone, restoration and conservation projects across the UK.

As our Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for interpreting architectural plans and producing accurate, actionable estimates. This is a pivotal role, supporting the company in securing new contracts and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Working collaboratively with colleagues, surveyors, sub-contractors, project managers, and suppliers, you'll ensure that commercial objectives align with practical delivery. You will engage with architectural drawings, survey data, contractor input, and project specifications across residential and commercial developments within the construction sector.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be:

• Responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, tenders and budgets for a wide range of projects.
• Managing the estimates for projects varying from £100,000 to £1 million plus (average c £250,000)
• Required to advise on elements of the design ensuring they are financially viable.
• Confident in producing BOM, obtaining quotes and negotiating prices for materials and services.
• Visiting prospective and client sites to assess project scope and gather information.

As an experienced Construction Estimator within the building sector, you will be confident in calculating project costs before work begins and in identifying opportunities to secure new business. You will have a strong understanding of construction methods and materials. This varied role requires the skill and drive to support the Managing Director in expanding the company's portfolio across residential and commercial projects, contributing directly to the growth of the business.

• Proven experience as a Construction / Project Estimator or Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Relevant Estimator qualifications e.g. Degree or similar in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Experience bidding for and submitting tenders to both the private and public sector (£200k -£500k minimum).
• Experience in managing projects, working closely with Architects, Project Managers, Surveyors, engineers and clients.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel.

We are specialists in delivering outstanding commercial and housing development projects. With over 50 years of steady growth as a family-owned business, we've built a reputation for combining craftsmanship, technical knowledge, and professional service across a wide range of sectors. While our roots are in stone masonry, we've expanded to support diverse projects that are innovative, tailored, and commercially driven. From specialist heritage work to large-scale commercial developments, our team brings expertise, creativity, and reliability to every project.