Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Opportunity to Establish and Lead an Estimating Department

An established and well-respected construction contractor with a long-standing reputation for quality, collaboration and staff retention is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to take ownership of its estimating function.

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Estimator to move beyond pricing tenders and play a strategic role in shaping a formal estimating department from the ground up. The successful Senior Estimator will be responsible not only for delivering high-quality tenders, but for implementing structure, process and long-term commercial strategy.

Senior Estimator Role and Responsibilities

This Senior Estimator position combines hands-on tendering with departmental leadership, leading on refurbishment and maintenance projects for both public and private clients.

• Establish and formalise the estimating function within the business
• Design and implement structured estimating systems and processes
• Introduce improved tools, methodologies and data-driven practices
• Build scalable procedures to support business growth

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions
• Analyse drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure buildability and programme awareness
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing

• Improve tender win rates and margin performance
• Benchmark estimating performance and drive continuous improvement
• Support directors in identifying new markets, frameworks and opportunities
• Contribute commercially to overall business growth

Experience/ Skills of the Senior Estimator

• Strong background in construction estimating
• Relevant degree or Qualifications, e.g. Engineering, Quantity Surveying
• Experience pricing refurbishment, public sector or mixed-use schemes desirable
• Confident using estimating software and digital tools
• Strong understanding of construction methods and compliance

What's on Offer

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000

• Opportunity to build and lead a formal estimating department
• Clear pathway into senior management
• Direct influence over tendering strategy and commercial performance
• Long-term career development within a stable, reputable contractor
• Supportive and collaborative working culture within the business.

If you are a Senior Estimator, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James,

REF: 21304MC