Senior Estimator

Job Description:

Senior Estimator

North East | Main Contractor | £75,000–£85,000 + Car Allowance up to £7,500 + 10% Bonus + 5% Pension

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading Tier 1 construction contractor as part of their rapidly growing North East operation.

The North East region is growing significantly faster than originally anticipated, with a strong and increasing pipeline of major projects. Its a particularly exciting time to join the business, with the regional operation entering an important stage of its growth.

The business delivers large-scale commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure projects, with schemes typically ranging from £10m to £50m+.

The Opportunity

This is more than simply a Senior Estimator position.

The North East operation is still developing, creating a genuine opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join at an early stage of regional growth and play a key role in shaping its future.

As a senior member of the regional team, you'll have the opportunity to become part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), working alongside regional leadership to influence strategy, project acquisition and the continued growth of the North East business.

You'll take ownership of major tenders while also helping shape the estimating function, supply chain strategy and pre-construction approach as the regional operation continues to expand.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience working as a Senior Estimator within a main contractor environment.
• Has extensive experience pricing and estimating large-scale construction projects.
• Has a strong understanding of construction methodologies, subcontractor packages and supply chain procurement.
• Can analyse tender information, drawings and specifications to develop accurate and competitive tenders.
• Is confident working with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain, assess and negotiate competitive quotations.
• Can identify commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions throughout the tender process.
• Can work closely with Commercial, Pre-Construction, Design and Operations teams.
• Has the seniority and commercial awareness to contribute to wider regional business strategy.
• Can influence and support the development of the regional estimating function.
• Has the confidence to take ownership of major tenders and contribute to decisions around future project opportunities.

The Projects

You'll be working across a diverse portfolio of major projects throughout the North East, including:

• Commercial developments
• Industrial projects
• Residential schemes
• Infrastructure
• Major public and private sector developments

Project values typically range from £10m to £50m+, providing excellent exposure to complex and high-value construction projects.

With the regional pipeline continuing to build, there is significant scope for the successful Senior Estimator to become involved in some of the North East's major upcoming developments.

Why Join?

The North East operation is growing significantly faster than originally anticipated, and the business is investing heavily in building a much larger regional presence.

For the right person, this represents a genuine opportunity to get in early and help shape the business rather than simply join an established operation.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Become part of the regional Senior Leadership Team.
• Influence regional strategy, project acquisition and growth.
• Help shape the future direction of the North East operation.
• Take ownership of major £10m–£50m+ projects.
• Influence the development of the regional estimating function.
• Build and develop strong relationships across the regional supply chain.
• Work closely with senior commercial, pre-construction and operational leadership.
• Help establish the processes, relationships and culture that will support the region's continued expansion.
• Build your own profile and career alongside a rapidly growing Tier 1 regional business.

This is particularly well suited to a Senior Estimator who wants to move beyond simply pricing tenders and have a genuine influence on the strategy, direction and growth of a regional business.

Package

• Salary: £75,000–£85,000, depending on experience
• Car allowance up to £7,500
• Annual bonus – 10%
• Pension contribution – 5%
• Additional company perks and benefits
• SLT position

If you're an experienced Senior Estimator who wants to play a genuine leadership role within a rapidly growing Tier 1 operation, influence regional strategy and help shape its future growth, we'd be keen to hear from you.