Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator
- Major Build Projects

Location
- North West / UK

Salary/Package - £65,000 - £85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Our client is a major UK construction business with extensive experience delivering complex building projects across a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, commercial, hospitality, industrial, affordable housing and private rented sector developments.

The business combines strong regional knowledge with the resources and systems of a national organisation, delivering projects ranging from smaller works through to major developments valued at £100m+.

With a strong pipeline of major projects, the business is now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction and commercial team.

As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for producing competitive, accurate and commercially robust tenders across both traditional and non-traditional procurement routes. You will work closely with the Bid Manager, Procurement, Commercial and wider pre-construction teams to develop competitive bids and maximise opportunities.

• Reviewing tender enquiries and developing a bid strategy with the Bid Manager to give a competitive edge
• Producing market-competitive, net cost estimates for both traditional and non-traditional bids in line with company processes and procedures
• Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs for estimating purposes
• Inputting labour, plant and materials into estimating systems to deliver a first-principles-based estimating approach
• Issuing and vetting material and subcontract enquiries where required to support net cost pricing
• Liaising with the Procurement Department to obtain material quotations
• Inputting into tender adjudication and finalisation documents for senior management approval
• Establishing value engineering opportunities to give bids a competitive edge
• Identifying risks within tender schemes and developing strategies to mitigate commercial exposure
• Preparing and checking tender letters, technical notes and qualifications for issue
• Attending client interviews as required
• Preparing benchmarking reports and data to support bids
• Inputting bid data into the CRM system where required
• Coaching, mentoring and assisting with the training of junior staff to support their development
• Complying with company QMS procedures
• Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by senior management

• A minimum of 15 years' experience working within the construction sector is essential, with experience across a variety of project types and project values
• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within a main contractor environment
• Strong experience pricing major building projects
• Experience across sectors such as commercial, education, healthcare, residential, student accommodation or industrial would be advantageous
• Strong first-principles estimating ability
• Excellent understanding of construction methodology and sequencing
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor procurement and supply chain pricing
• Ability to undertake accurate quantity take-offs
• Experience with labour, plant and material build-ups
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to identify project risks and value engineering opportunities
• Experience contributing to tender adjudications and client interviews
• Good Microsoft Excel and estimating software experience
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior members of an estimating team
• Relevant construction or commercial qualification would be advantageous

• £65,000 - £85,000 salary
• Excellent package
• Opportunity to work for a major UK construction business
• Exposure to major build projects
• Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work
• Opportunity to work on complex and high-value construction schemes
• Excellent career progression and professional development
• Supportive and commercially focused working environment
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced senior management and pre-construction teams

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.