Senior Estimator Permanent Full TIme £75,000pa - £85,000pa + Benefits Location: Romford, Essex Sector: Refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit and construction Workflow Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join an established building services and property improvement contractor delivering projects across the public and private sectors. As the Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of estimating and tender pricing across refurbishment, retrofit, planned maintenance and construction projects.
This is a senior, hands-on position focused on producing accurate, competitive and commercially robust submissions rather than a defined people-management role. Working closely with commercial, operational and bid colleagues, you will help assess opportunities, manage tender activity and support the successful mobilisation of secured projects. Key Responsibilities This Senior Estimator role will include:
- Preparing detailed cost estimates, tender pricing and commercial submissions.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
- Obtaining, comparing and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Developing cost plans, pricing strategies and tender adjudication reports.
- Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost pressures.
- Supporting bid/no-bid decisions and coordinating pricing across multiple tenders.
- Managing tender queries, qualifications and clarifications.
- Contributing to win strategies and value-engineering proposals.
- Supporting client interviews and tender presentations when required.
- Working with project teams during mobilisation and handover.
- Supporting procurement activity and early subcontractor engagement.
- Maintaining accurate estimating records, cost data and benchmarking information. Essential Experience and Skills To succeed as a Senior Estimator, you will need:
- Proven estimating experience within refurbishment, planned maintenance or construction.
- Experience working with public-sector procurement or tendering processes.
- Strong commercial awareness and cost-analysis skills.
- Confidence preparing detailed estimates and pricing submissions.
- Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical tender informatio...
Senior Estimator in Heath employer: Workflow Recruitment
Join a leading building services and property improvement contractor in Romford, Essex, where your expertise as a Senior Estimator will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and enhanced family-friendly policies, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across both public and private sectors, ensuring your work makes a meaningful difference in the community.
