Senior Estimator

Description

The successful candidate will play a key role in the preconstruction team, taking responsibility for producing accurate and detailed estimates across a variety of structural and refurbishment-focused packages. You will collaborate closely with design teams, project managers, and clients to ensure competitive and commercially sound tender submissions.

• Collaborate with design teams, project managers, and clients to ensure clarity and alignment
• Support tendering activities including take-offs, cost planning, and budget setting
• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for cut & carve and builders’ work packages
• Contribute to preconstruction strategy and provide commercial input on project feasibility
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to assess scope and risks
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and technical input

Requirements

• Strong understanding of preconstruction processes and estimating methodologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proven background in structural alterations, cut & carve, temporary works, underpinning, or complex refurbishment projects
• Ability to produce accurate, detailed estimates under tight deadlines
• Competent user of Excel and standard estimating software tools
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Estimator within a specialist or trade subcontractor environment

Benefits

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

• Opportunity to work on technically complex and high-profile refurbishment schemes
• Long-term career progression within a growing contractor
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Supportive preconstruction team environment

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance