Senior Estimator - Durham

Overview

Lead tender estimation and commercial bid preparation across construction sectors

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• pricing analysis
• tender management
• client engagement
• site visits
• regulatory updates

Tasks

-Lead the pricing process, identifying value engineering opportunities, potential risks and alternative construction methods. -Contribute to bid meetings, clarifications, interviews and settlement reviews. -Engage with clients, supply chain, consultants and internal teams to ensure tenders meet all expectations and reflect live market conditions. -Compare quotes, develop pricing summaries, and compile clear, accurate submissions in collaboration with the wider bid team. -Stay current with new regulations, industry innovations, MMC, and supply chain trends. -Take ownership of the commercial tender process, from reviewing tender documentation to compiling robust cost estimates. -Build and issue tender packages to subcontractors, ensuring strong technical and commercial coverage with competitive returns. -Support post-tender negotiations and handovers to operational teams. -Produce clear cost planning, early budget advice, and benchmarking data. -Visit live and prospective sites, contribute to case studies, and share lessons learned. -Assist with quality submission content and support wider preconstruction activity.

Requirements

• estimating software
• nec
• jct
• quantity surveying
• negotiation
• time management

What You Bring

-Organised, analytical and detail-oriented. -Excellent understanding of subcontract procurement, tender processes, and estimating software (e.g. Conquest, Bluebeam, Cubelay). -Able to work independently and as part of a wider team. -Able to confidently analyse drawings, specs, contracts and financial data. -Experience with NEC and JCT contracts. -Strong time management and a positive, proactive approach. -Relevant construction-related qualifications (e.g. HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management). -Clear communicator - written and verbal. -Capable of presenting to clients and senior leadership teams. -A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site as required. -Comfortable managing and prioritising multiple tenders. -Strong estimating experience in the construction industry, ideally across multiple sectors, including residential housing. -A commercial mindset and solid negotiating skills.

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