At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead an estimating team and prepare competitive tenders for exciting construction projects.
- Company: Join a growing business in Slough with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, on-site parking, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in M&E or Construction estimating, with strong analytical and leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Slough, Berkshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Benefits: On-site parking and company benefits package.
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a growing business based in Slough. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in M&E, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or Construction who is looking to lead an estimating team while managing the preparation of accurate and commercially competitive tenders.
The Role
- Take responsibility for producing and overseeing high-quality cost estimates, tender submissions and pricing strategies for new and existing contracts.
- Work closely with Sales, Commercial and Operations teams to ensure bids are competitive, compliant and delivered on time.
- Lead the preparation and review of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
- Manage the estimating team, allocating workload and providing day-to-day leadership.
- Review client specifications, drawings and tender documentation.
- Prepare pricing models, cost plans and commercial proposals.
- Carry out site surveys where required.
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Support bid/no-bid decisions through commercial and risk analysis.
- Attend client meetings, tender interviews and presentations.
- Ensure smooth handover of successful contracts to the Operations team.
- Maintain accurate CRM and estimating records.
- Coach and develop junior estimators while promoting continuous improvement.
About You
- A minimum of 7 years' estimating experience within M&E, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or Construction.
- Experience preparing complex and high-value tenders.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring an estimating team.
- Strong commercial awareness and pricing knowledge.
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills, with experience using estimating software.
- A good understanding of tendering processes, SLAs and contract frameworks.
- Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
A degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and expanding business where you will play a key role in winning new contracts and supporting the continued growth of the company.
