Senior Construction Estimator. LilyLifestyle

Job Title: Senior Estimator

Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 (DOE)

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent (Office-Based)

An established principal contractor delivering high-quality, one-off construction projects is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to take a lead role within its commercial function.

The business specialises in heritage restorations, new builds, offices, care homes, and schools, delivering high-quality projects across Kent and Southeast London with values ranging from 50,000 to 2 million.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for tender preparation, pricing and risk assessment, working closely with directors, consultants and site teams to secure profitable and well-structured projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full responsibility for preparing accurate tenders from drawings and specifications
• Measuring and taking off bills from drawings
• Pricing works in accordance with SMM7
• Assessing technical and commercial risk at tender stage
• Obtaining and negotiating prices from subcontractors and suppliers
• Leveraging established industry contacts to secure competitive and reliable pricing
• Working collaboratively with directors, site teams and external consultants
• Managing the tender process from initial enquiry through to submission

This is a fully office-based role in Sittingbourne.

• Extensive experience as an Estimator within the construction industry
• Proven background across multiple construction types, ideally including:
  • Heritage and listed buildings
  • Refurbishment and restoration works
  • Bespoke new build projects
• Strong technical construction knowledge
• Confident understanding and practical use of SMM7
• Ability to price projects from first principles
• Well‑established subcontractor and supplier network
• Senior-level experience – not suited to trainee or assistant estimators
• Commercially astute, detail‑focused and pragmatic
• Professional and reliable approach
• Ideally based within commuting distance of Sittingbourne

• 50,000 - 65,000 per annum (DOE)
• 28 Days Holiday (Inclusive Of Bank Holidays)
• Long-term, stable position within an established contractor
• Varied, high-quality and non-repetitive projects
• Traditional office-based working environment
• Permanent, full-time role