Senior Estimator - Main Contractor

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join a highly respected UK main contractor delivering complex, high-value construction projects. This is a key role within a growing pre-construction team, suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can bring rigor, insight, and commercial expertise to the tendering process. About the Projects You will be involved in schemes typically ranging from industrial and logistics facilities, advanced manufacturing plants, data centres, pharma, and other complex design-and-build projects across the UK and Europe. These projects often involve: * High-spec industrial buildings with specialist process installations * Fast-track construction programmes * Live-environment or heavily regulated sites * Integration of MEP-heavy systems and specialist subcontract packages The Role As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for: * Leading the preparation of detailed and competitive tenders across multi-discipline construction projects * Working closely with pre-construction, design, engineering, and delivery teams to develop robust cost plans * Managing and analysing subcontractor enquiries, ensuring accurate scope coverage * Identifying project risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options * Presenting tender proposals and supporting commercial strategy decisions * Ensuring estimating processes, documentation, and pricing models remain accurate and market-aligned Experience Required We are looking for someone with proven experience in estimating for a UK main contractor, ideally with exposure to: * Industrial, logistics, manufacturing, or process-led projects * Complex MEP-integrated builds * Design-and-build procurement routes * Projects between £5m and £100m+ * Fast-track project environments with demanding client expectations You should bring strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies, excellent analytical skills, and the confidence to challenge assumptions to produce accurate, competitive tender submissions. Must be based within an hour drive of Uxbridge Package Basic Salary upto £145,000 Car allowance, Bonus, Medical & Pension