Senior Estimator - Peterborough

Senior Estimator in the Construction Industry to join our Peterborough Branch Works Department. Are you an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong track record in the construction and refurbishment sector? If you excel at producing accurate, strategic estimates, thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate with confidence, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our tender strategy, guiding project teams and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects. Your expertise, commercial insight and leadership will directly influence our continued growth and reputation for excellence.

At Princebuild, we’re not just offering a position, we’re offering the chance to lead, innovate and make a meaningful impact within a respected and forward-thinking company. If you can provide great work, we can provide a great work package with many team perks!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle with fuel card or grey fleet allowance and corporate clothing
• Employee profit share scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement – 21 days plus bank holidays, with extra days awarded after 2 years’ continuous service
• Early Friday finishes
• Departmental bonuses and long service awards
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Positive working environment with the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation supporting community projects
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities
• Equal opportunities employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive about Disabled People
• Fantastic social events and charity initiatives throughout the year

What we need:

• A Degree in a relevant discipline such as Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Professional Membership with RICS or CIOB or similar accreditation
• Extensive estimating experience within a similar environment
• Excellence in reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications and contracts
• Strong technical construction/refurbishment knowledge with an excellent understanding of building methods, materials, regulations, refurbishment constraints and regulations
• Commercial contract awareness with JCT contracts, procurement and cost control principles
• Exceptional leadership, management and organisational capabilities
• Expertise in pre‑construction strategies and market awareness
• Confident with a range of IT systems and estimating software
• Self‑motivated, proactive and a positive attitude
• Excellent team player with the ability to integrate and inspire others
• Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months’ experience post‑test)
• Willingness to undertake training and personal development
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and continuous improvement

Please note: this role requires an Enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List) and may include additional vetting in line with client requirements.

Job Description: Reporting to a Director, you will take the lead in the full estimating function of the Company. Acting as a key advisor to the senior project teams for refurbishment, fit out and construction projects. Ensuring accurate bids, cost planning, competitive tender submissions and commercially sound strategies whilst continually improving our estimating processes and procedures. You’ll play a pivotal role within the team and work closely with our clients to understand the project needs, all whilst ensuring that every project is delivered safely, efficiently, profitably and to the highest standard of client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the estimating department and its team.
• Produce detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender submissions.
• Provide knowledge and support to enable efficient preparation, coordination and submission of tenders including reviewing and interpretation of contract design, construction drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of project plans, specifications, scope of works, materials and time calculations for projects.
• Collaborate with clients, their agent or on‑site personnel to gather the information necessary for accurate estimates.
• Prepare and submit competitive bids, tenders and estimates.
• Assess project profitability and suggest ways to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Identify project risks, propose mitigation strategies and develop value options.
• Monitor and report on job profitability.
• Prepare valuations and final accounts.
• Work closely with project managers and their teams to ensure estimates align with delivery strategies.
• Consult with relevant stakeholders on pre‑construction discussions, changes and adjustments.
• Identify and implement improvements to any aspect of the service that we provide and contribute to business development.
• Procurement of new clients, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Maintain outstanding levels of client satisfaction.
• Promote and monitor Health & Safety practices.
• Regular use of bespoke computer systems and other software packages (Word, Excel, Project) including estimating software.
• Undertake duties in line with business requirements.

Terms: The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the Directors discretion. This is a full‑time position, and hours of work will be 42 hours per week. This will also involve daily travel and working away as deemed necessary for the needs of the business. 07:45hrs to 17:15hrs Monday to Thursday 07:45hrs to 16:45hrs Friday.

Personal Competencies:

• Communicates clearly and adapts to different situations
• Represents the Princebuild brand with professionalism and pride
• Balances personal goals with company objectives
• Makes confident, well‑informed decisions
• Leads by example and encourages others to grow
• Thrives in a changing environment with a positive, can‑do attitude
• Brings fresh ideas and innovative solutions
• Understands the commercial and practical realities of construction
• Stays resilient under pressure and promotes optimism
• Shows empathy, integrity, and awareness of others