Senior Estimator in Suffolk

Senior Estimator in Suffolk

Suffolk Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead estimating activities for major healthcare projects and manage pricing strategies.
  • Company: Join a leading Tier 1 contractor involved in the Government's New Hospital Programme.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to impact national healthcare facilities.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work on high-value projects across Norfolk and Suffolk.
  • Why this job: Be part of a significant healthcare initiative with long-term visibility and influence.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience as a Senior Estimator, preferably in Tier 1 contracting.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ 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 Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of estimating activities across major bids and second-stage tenders. You will lead pricing strategy, manage supply chain engagement, and ensure estimates are aligned with programme, logistics and delivery strategy. You'll play a key role in risk management, value engineering and bid governance, working closely with senior stakeholders across pre-construction and delivery teams.

What you'll need to succeed:

  • Proven Senior Estimator experience on major projects
  • Tier 1 contractor background preferred; Tier 2 experience considered when aligned to healthcare or other complex environments.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Comfortable operating in high-value, regulated project environments

What you'll get in return ...

Senior Estimator in Suffolk employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Joining Hays as a Senior Estimator offers you the chance to work with a leading Tier 1 contractor on groundbreaking healthcare projects that are set to transform communities across Norfolk and Suffolk. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development, providing ample opportunities for growth and advancement within a nationally significant programme. With a commitment to quality and efficiency, you'll be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in delivering next-generation healthcare facilities.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Estimator in Suffolk

Estimating Activities
Pricing Strategy
Supply Chain Engagement
Risk Management
Value Engineering
Bid Governance
Leadership Skills