At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tender preparation and submission, manage estimating team, and drive competitive bidding.
- Company: Dynamic London-based contractor specialising in complex retrofit projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong growth opportunities, and a supportive senior-led team.
- Other info: Join a growing company with a strong project pipeline and real impact.
- Why this job: Take ownership of tenders and shape the future of our estimating function.
- Qualifications: Experienced estimator with main contractor background and team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 95000 £ per year.
We're a London-based principal contractor specialising in complex retrofit, working across commercial, residential, heritage and public sector projects from £50k to £10m.
We're hiring a Senior Estimator to lead the preparation and submission of accurate, competitive tenders, and to help build out our estimating function as the business grows. Reporting to our Pre-Construction Lead, you'll own full tenders end-to-end, help manage and develop the estimating team, and play a real role in shaping how we win work.
What you'll be doing:
- Owning the preparation and submission of full tenders from enquiry through to award
- Leading take-offs, pricing, and cost build-ups across trades and disciplines
- Driving value engineering and buildability solutions to make our bids more competitive
- Managing supply chain engagement and developing long-term subcontractor relationships
- Leading structured handovers to delivery teams to keep estimating and live projects aligned
- Mentoring and developing estimators as the team grows
- Working closely with the Commercial Director and Pre-Construction Lead on bid strategy and risk
What we're looking for:
- A strong estimator with main contractor experience, ideally in sub-£10m complex retrofit
- Confident running tenders end-to-end across a range of project types and contract forms
- Proven ability to drive value engineering and find competitive edge in submissions
- Sharp on supply chain: knows the right people, gets the right prices, builds the right relationships
- Comfortable leading and developing a team, with the judgement to know when to push back on a bid
Why Bloom:
We're growing, the pipeline is strong, and we're building a pre-con function that takes work-winning seriously. You'll have real ownership of how tenders are run, a senior-led team backing you, and the chance to build out the estimating function as Bloom scales. If you're an experienced estimator who wants to lead, not just price, this is one to look at.
Senior Estimator in London employer: Bloom Construction
At Bloom, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the heart of Central London, offering a competitive salary range of £85k–£95k for our Senior Estimator role. Our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth as you lead and mentor a talented estimating team while shaping our bidding strategies. With a strong project pipeline and a commitment to employee development, you'll find a rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact our success in complex retrofit projects.
