At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-value projects, manage tender submissions, and shape project strategies.
- Company: Rapidly growing contractor specialising in complex data centre and industrial projects.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, bonuses, pension, private medical, and generous holidays.
- Other info: Genuine progression opportunities into leadership roles within a supportive team.
- Why this job: Take ownership of mission-critical projects and advance your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating, strong commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 110000 £ per year.
Are you a Senior Estimator looking to take ownership of high-value mission-critical projects while progressing your career within a rapidly growing contractor? This is an opportunity to join a leading technology and mission-critical contractor delivering some of the most complex data centre, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing and industrial projects across the UK and Europe.
You will play a key role within the pre-construction team, leading tender submissions and cost planning activities on major projects worth up to £500m+. Working closely with operational, commercial and design teams, you will help shape project strategy from bid stage through to successful project award.
The business continues to secure major projects throughout the UK and mainland Europe, creating genuine progression opportunities into Pre-Construction Management, Commercial Leadership and Director-level positions.
Your Role as Senior Estimator Will Include:
- 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.
The Successful Senior Estimator Will Have:
- 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.
Senior Estimator in Stevenage employer: Future Engineering
Join a leading technology contractor in Watford, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of high-value projects and advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. With a strong focus on employee development, the company offers genuine progression opportunities into senior management roles, alongside a competitive benefits package that includes bonuses, private medical insurance, and generous holidays. Experience a collaborative work culture that values innovation and teamwork, making it an excellent place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry.
