Location: East Midlands (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Attractive Benefits Package
Senior Estimator | Construction | Tier 1 Main Contractor | East Midlands An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading UK construction business delivering major projects across the public and private sectors.
This is an exciting role for a commercially minded estimator looking to work on high-profile developments ranging from education, healthcare, defence, aviation, custodial and commercial projects, with contract values reaching £250m and beyond.
Working closely with the Head of Estimating, you will play a pivotal role in securing profitable new business opportunities, leading tender submissions, managing estimating teams and contributing to the continued growth of a highly successful regional construction division.
The Role As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive cost estimates while identifying opportunities to improve value, reduce risk and maximise profitability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and coordinating tendering activities from initial enquiry through to submission.
- Producing detailed cost estimates for major construction projects.
- Managing and mentoring estimating teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
- Negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Supporting value engineering initiatives to optimise project outcomes.
- Collaborating with design, planning, commercial and bid management teams.
- Assessing contractual, commercial, operational and technical risks.
- Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Supporting successful project handovers to delivery teams.
- Producing accurate reports, forecasts and tender documentation.
- Contributing to business growth by helping secure profitable contracts.
- Proven experience as a Senior Estimator, Estimator Manager or Lead Estimator within a Tier 1 or Main Contractor environment.
- Strong knowledge of estimating processes within the construction industry.
- Experience pricing large-scale construction projects across public and private sectors.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and estimating software packages.
- Experience using Bluebeam or similar take-off software.
- Knowledge of benchmarking, cost planning and value engineering.
- Strong leadership experience within pre-construction or estimating teams.
- A track record of mentoring and developing junior team members.
- Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Education facilities
- Healthcare developments
- Defence infrastructure
- Aviation projects
- Custodial facilities
- Commercial and mixed-use developments
- Sustainable and low-carbon construction projects
You'll benefit from:
- Exposure to landmark construction projects.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
- Commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development.
- Inclusive and diverse working environment.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
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