At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cost estimates for major construction projects and manage the estimating team.
- Company: Join a top-tier contractor known for delivering high-quality projects across various sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel allowance, hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Rare opportunity to join a stable company with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be a key player in securing impactful projects while mentoring the next generation of estimators.
- Qualifications: Strong estimating experience and a construction-related degree are essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
A huge leading tier 1 main contractor delivering major building, infrastructure and fit out projects, looking for a Senior Estimator to join their major building division in London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing high quality projects across the healthcare, education, defence, justice, commercial & public sector markets on large projects. You will be the most senior person within the estimating team, taking ownership of multi-million pound projects, and managing another Estimator. This is a business that doesn't recruit often as they don't tend to lose staff so this is a rare opportunity to join a busy, well sought after contractor.
Senior Estimator roles & responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction projects.
- Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and employer's requirements to determine project scope.
- Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with commercial viability.
- Manage the full estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission.
- Obtain, analyse, and negotiate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Prepare detailed bills of quantities, cost plans, and pricing schedules where required.
- Identify project risks, opportunities, exclusions, and value engineering options.
- Work closely with Pre-Construction, Commercial, Design, Planning, and Operations teams to develop winning bid solutions.
- Attend internal bid reviews and contribute to tender adjudication meetings.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners during the tender process.
- Support two-stage tenders, negotiated contracts, framework opportunities, and competitive bids.
- Maintain and develop cost databases, benchmarking information, and historical pricing records.
- Ensure estimates comply with company procedures, client requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Mentor and support the other Estimator in the team, providing technical guidance and reviewing their work.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating and pre-construction function.
Senior Estimator requirements
- Strong Estimating experience
- Construction related degree / qualifications
- Experience working for a tier 1 main contractor
- Public sector experience
Senior Estimator Benefits
- Competitive to market rate salary
- Travel allowance
- Great bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- Private healthcare
- Competitive pension
- Great annual leave scheme
- Opportunity to work for one of the UK's largest main contractors
Senior Estimator Construction in City of London employer: Psr-Solutions
Join a prestigious tier 1 main contractor in London, renowned for delivering high-quality building and infrastructure projects across various sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee retention, this company offers a supportive work culture, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits including hybrid working, private healthcare, and a robust bonus scheme. As a Senior Estimator, you will have the opportunity to lead significant projects while mentoring junior staff, ensuring your professional growth in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
