This is a great opportunity to join a business delivering complex, high-value projects across a diverse range of sectors, working within a well-structured and collaborative estimating team.
The Opportunity
You will take a leading role in the preparation and delivery of competitive tenders. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and the chance to influence bids from early engagement through to final submission.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover
· Prepare detailed, accurate, and competitive cost estimates
· Manage and interrogate subcontractor pricing and supply chain engagement
· Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
· Collaborate with internal departments including planning, design, and operations
· Support and mentor junior and intermediate estimators
· Contribute to continuous improvement within the estimating function
About You
· Proven experience as a Senior Estimator/Estimator within a main contractor
· Strong track record delivering successful tenders across varied sectors
· Excellent commercial judgement and attention to detail
· Confident managing complex bids and large-scale project values
· Strong communication skills and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
· Proactive, driven, and team-oriented approach
Salary & Benefits
· Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
· £7,000 car allowance
· Profit share bonus (typically 10%)
· Hybrid working
· Private healthcare
Why Apply?
· Join a financially strong, forward-thinking contractor
· Secure pipeline of high-profile and diverse projects
· Well-resourced estimating team with strong leadership
· Stable business with a strong reputation
If you're a Senior Estimator/Estimator looking for a key role where you will have real influence over major bids, please apply for immediate consideration (CV not required). For more information, contact Josh O'Dwyer using the details below
Salary description
£75000.00 - £80000.00 per year