Senior Estimator​/Commercial Bid Manager

Senior Estimator/Commercial Bid Manager –
SISK Group

Join a family‑owned international construction company that builds excellence by delivering trust, certainty and value to clients. We are looking for an experienced estimator to ensure accurate cost estimation across projects and support commercial bid management.

The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing explicit, consistent cost estimates, taking into account construction methods and all project circumstances. The role also supports bid coordination for research laboratories and advanced manufacturing schemes, with a focus on the pharmaceutical and high‑tech manufacturing sectors.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions, incorporating NEC4 contracts and UK government bidding requirements.
• Build health and safety procedures into tender methodologies, focusing on S5 items and promoting SISK’s Zero Incidents Zero Injuries culture.
• Support the training and development of Estimators and Assistant/Graduate Estimators, maintaining personal development plans.
• Log and manage all tender documentation, issue and follow up on subcontractor and material enquiries, and benchmark competition levels.
• Review design information on build‑to‑build tenders to identify value savings and prepare clarifications, estimator notes, and record changes.
• Assist in tender risk and opportunity assessments, support value engineering schedules, and develop risk budgets.
• Maintain risk registers, perform tender reviews, analyse package returns, and prepare subcontractor analysis schedules.
• Develop and manage bid budgets, cash flow models, and client pricing documents.

• Good working knowledge of NEC, ICE, and ICC contract forms.
• Experience with estimating software such as Conquest.
• Analytical and numerical ability to evaluate detailed specifications, costs and risks.
• Knowledge of estimating processes within a Tier 1 contractor.
• Experience bidding for research laboratories and the pharmaceutical or high‑tech manufacturing sector.
• Familiarity with UK government bidding and NEC4 contracts.

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• Valid CSCS card.

• Membership or working towards a relevant professional body.
• Ongoing professional development in estimating, pre‑construction or commercial management.
• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave plus additional company days, pension and benefits, unlimited learning opportunities.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to a safe, inclusive workplace. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged.

Why SISK Group? Work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.