Senior Estimator

Overview

In this Senior Estimator role you support pre-construction by producing robust cost plans and tender submissions for refurbishment, fit-out, and construction projects across the UK. You will collaborate with BD, Design, Operations, Commercial and Supply Chain teams to shape winning bids that meet client needs. You’ll manage risks, develop value engineering ideas, and help drive successful outcomes from early development through to tender adjudication. This is a chance to influence major programmes while working within a collaborative, innovative team.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and annual bonus
• car allowance or company car
• private healthcare
• pension scheme
• annual leave plus flexible benefits
• hybrid working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions
• Analyse drawings, specifications and project documents to identify scope and risks
• Obtain, evaluate and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Prepare accurate take-offs and cost plans using industry-standard estimating software
• Develop value engineering proposals and alternative solutions
• Attend site visits, surveys and pre-tender meetings as required
• Participate in bid settlement meetings and tender adjudications
• Support the development of winning tender strategies with operational and commercial teams
• Identify commercial, programme and technical risks within tender submissions
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Contribute to continuous improvement within estimating and pre-construction
• Maintain awareness of market trends, labour rates, material costs and supply chain developments
• Support junior estimators and share best practice

Key requirements

• Previous estimating experience within construction, fit out, refurbishment or interiors projects
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials and procurement routes
• Proven ability to prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of subcontractor procurement and supply chain management

• collaboration
• commercial awareness
• negotiation
• estimate software (Conquest, Causeway, CostX, Bluebeam)
• take-off and cost planning
• reading drawings and specifications

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