Senior Estimator

Nottingham Source: WhatJobs

£90,000–£125,000

Senior Estimator - Tier 1 Contractor

Location: Manchester / Liverpool / North West England

Salary: Highly competitive + car/car allowance + excellent benefits

Package: Six-figure overall package

Sector: Main Contracting

Projects: Education, Defence & Major Infrastructure

Peace Recruitment is working in partnership with one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their established North West business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded contractor with a strong presence across the region and an impressive pipeline of secured and upcoming work.

The business delivers complex, high-value projects across Education, Defence, Infrastructure and major public-sector frameworks, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work on some of the most significant projects being delivered across the North West.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will play a key role within the pre-construction team, taking responsibility for the preparation and delivery of competitive tenders across a range of major projects.

Working closely with the wider commercial, operational and pre-construction teams, you will be involved from the initial tender stage through to handover, ensuring submissions are commercially robust, competitive and achievable.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and managing tenders for major construction projects
Preparing detailed cost estimates from first principles
Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Producing accurate cost plans and tender submissions
Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
Analysing quotations and identifying best value
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the tender process
Working closely with Design, Commercial, Planning and Operational teams
Supporting value engineering and alternative construction solutions
Attending tender reviews and presenting recommendations to senior management
Developing strong relationships with clients, consultants and the wider supply chain
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the estimating team where required

About You

My client is looking for an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator with a background working for a main contractor.

You should have a strong understanding of the construction tender process and be comfortable working on complex, high-value projects.

Experience within Education, Defence, Infrastructure or major public-sector projects would be advantageous, although candidates from other relevant main contracting backgrounds will also be considered.

You will ideally have:

Previous estimating experience within a main contracting environment
Experience tendering medium to large-scale construction projects
Strong commercial and technical understanding
Excellent knowledge of construction methodology and current market rates
Experience working with subcontractors and supply chains
Strong communication and negotiation skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and tender deadlines
A relevant construction or commercial qualification would be advantageous

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a genuine Tier 1 contractor with an excellent reputation in the UK construction market and a significant pipeline of work across the North West.