Senior Estimator
Think Recruitment
Senior Estimator
Up to £85,000 + Excellent Package + Hybrid Working
Coventry / West Midlands
Established Regional Main Contractor
Projects up to £40m
Are you an experienced Senior Estimator looking to join one of the Midlands' most respected construction contractors?
Due to continued growth and a strong secured workload, this long-established regional contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen its successful Pre-Construction team.
Offering a competitive salary of up to £85,000, an excellent benefits package and hybrid working, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely values work-life balance, career development and long-term progression.
The Company
Our client is an established regional contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the Midlands.
With decades of success behind them, they have built long-term relationships with both public and private sector clients and continue to enjoy sustained growth through repeat business and negotiated work.
Their projects typically range from £5 million to £40 million across a variety of sectors including:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Commercial
- Residential
- Extra Care
- Industrial
- Leisure
The Role
Working within an experienced Pre-Construction team, you will take responsibility for managing tenders from initial enquiry through to successful project handover.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Producing detailed analytical estimates and cost plans.
- Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Preparing bills of quantities and pricing preliminaries.
- Identifying project risks and opportunities throughout the tender process.
- Carrying out value engineering exercises to maximise value for clients.
- Attending tender adjudication meetings and presenting estimates to senior management.
- Liaising with the commercial, design and operational teams to ensure buildability and programme considerations are incorporated.
- Supporting post-tender negotiations with clients and consultants.
- Providing a thorough handover to the construction team following successful project awards.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator with a main contractor.
- Experience pricing new build and refurbishment projects.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
- Excellent knowledge of subcontractor procurement and supply chain management.
- The ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- A collaborative approach with strong attention to detail.
- Experience using estimating software alongside Microsoft Office.
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £85,000
- Hybrid working
- Car allowance
- Company pension
- Generous holiday allowance
- Flexible benefits package
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Stable pipeline of secured projects
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
If you're an experienced Senior Estimator looking to join a highly respected regional contractor that offers an excellent culture, hybrid working and genuine long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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