At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the estimation process for major construction projects and develop competitive bids.
- Company: Major UK construction firm with a strong project pipeline and diverse sector experience.
- Benefits: Salary between £65,000 - £85,000, excellent benefits, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities to mentor junior staff and grow professionally.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on high-value projects that shape communities.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in construction, strong estimating skills, and experience with major projects.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 85000 £ per year.
Location - North West / UK
Salary/Package - £65,000 - £85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
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.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
The Ideal Candidate
- 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
What's on Offer
- £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
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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As a leading UK construction business, our company offers an exceptional work environment for Senior Estimators, combining strong regional expertise with national resources to deliver complex projects across various sectors. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and significant opportunities for career progression and professional development, all while working on high-value projects in the vibrant North West region. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters growth in a dynamic industry.
