Senior Estimator

Job Details

• Position:
  Senior Estimator
• Location:
  
  Watford, Hertfordshire (UK East)
• Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum plus Bonus, Pension, Private Medical, Holidays, Package
• Type:
  Full Time
• Posted: 25/06/2026
• Listed in:
  Estimating
• Reference: BBBH
  25855_

• Leading the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Managing the tender process from enquiry through to final submission.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Producing competitive and commercially robust pricing strategies.
• Managing risk analysis, value engineering and cost planning exercises.
• Supporting business development and pre‑construction activities.
• Mentoring and developing junior estimating team members.
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure successful project handover following award.

• Previous experience as a Senior Estimator, Estimator or Pre‑Construction professional within construction or engineering.
• Experience pricing major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of tendering, procurement and commercial processes.
• Ability to review technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing subcontractor and supplier pricing exercises.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure or mission‑critical project experience would be advantageous.

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