Senior Estimator - Healthcare (NHP)

Cambridgeshire, London, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey

Job field:

Construction

Friday, March 20, 2026

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

6107

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect, as one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society, this becomes possible by us also having the best people.

Skanska is proud to be part of the Hospital 2.0 Alliance - a £37bn partnership bringing together the New Hospital Programme, NHS Trusts, and ten leading construction partners to deliver the next generation of NHS hospitals. This national alliance is driving forward the largest transformation of NHS infrastructure in a generation, using the Hospital 2.0 approach to boost capacity, modernise delivery, and build long term skills across the industry.

We are currently looking for a Senior Estimator - Healthcare (NHP) who will work in our Building Operating Unit, who will develop the tender information provided on projects into a competent financial tender submission to enable Skanska to secure work and achieve its business needs.

As the Senior Estimator - Healthcare (NHP), you will:

• Prepare all financial elements and components of the tendering process from identification and authorisation to financial handover.
• Aid and assist the Chief Estimator to develop the information into a competitive cost estimate.
• Prepare all necessary financial documents for the Chief Estimator and Director reviews.
• Assist the bidding team with any post tender negotiations as required.
• To support and assist ongoing framework and target cost projects.
• To prepare cost plans and undertake cost planning exercises that need to be produced.

We are looking for:

• Experience of pricing tenders using computerised estimating systems (Causeway preferred).
• Experience of pricing tenders using computerised estimating systems.
• Experience of estimating for large building projects.
• Demonstrable experience of issuing/receiving tender queries.
• Demonstrable experience of liaising/working with Sub-contractors and Suppliers to produce robust estimates.
• Knowledge/experience using relevant estimating software tools.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call - Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.