At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pre-construction activities and prepare estimates for major healthcare projects.
- Company: Join a leading Tier 1 contractor involved in a £37bn healthcare programme.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to impact national healthcare.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on large-scale projects across Norfolk and Suffolk.
- Why this job: Be part of a significant healthcare initiative with long-term visibility and impact.
- Qualifications: Estimating experience preferred; healthcare or complex project background is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Your new company Hays is working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 contractor that has secured a place on the Government's New Hospital Programme, supporting a £37bn pipeline of next-generation healthcare facilities. Individual schemes range from £500m to over £1bn, delivered using a standardised, industrialised approach to drive quality, safety and efficiency at scale. With major projects planned across Norfolk and Suffolk, this is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and contribute to a nationally significant healthcare programme with long-term visibility.
Your new role As Estimator, you will support pre-construction and work-winning activities across large, complex healthcare schemes. Your responsibilities will include preparing first-principles estimates, supporting cost planning activities, and working closely with design, planning and commercial teams to ensure robust, deliverable solutions. You will engage with the supply chain, support optioneering and value engineering exercises, and contribute to risk and opportunity management throughout the tender and PCSA stages.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Estimating experience with a Tier 1 contractor preferred (Tier 2 considered with relevant hospital or major project experience)
- Healthcare experience is ideal, though candidates from complex environments such as defence, MoD estates, secure facilities, prisons, energy/nuclear sectors may also be considered.
Estimator (New Build Hospitals) in Norfolk employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Joining our team means becoming part of a pioneering contractor dedicated to transforming healthcare infrastructure across Norfolk and Suffolk. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities to help you excel in your role as an Estimator. With the chance to contribute to significant projects that will shape the future of healthcare, you'll find meaningful and rewarding employment in a supportive environment that prioritises quality and efficiency.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
