Senior Estimator / Head of Estimating (Designate) - Super Prime

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Senior Estimator / Head of Estimating (Designate) Super-Prime Main Contractor | Central London
The Business Our client is a highly respected super-prime main contractor delivering some of the finest private residential and mixed-use projects in prime central London and the Home Counties . The business is owner-led, quality-driven, and known for discretion, technical excellence, and long-standing client and supply-chain relationships.
As part of the companys continued growth, they are now creating a new in-house estimating function and are seeking an exceptional Senior Estimator to lead this from inception.
The Role This is a newly created, senior appointment with direct access to the business owners . The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the timely, accurate, and commercially robust production of tenders , while laying the foundations for a future estimating / pre-construction department .
The role is both hands-on and strategic , working closely with the owners, design teams, and commercial team to shape bid strategy, pricing methodology, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities Estimating & Tender Leadership
Take full ownership of all tender submissions from first principles

Produce accurate, detailed cost plans and estimates for super-prime projects

Manage tender programmes, ensuring deadlines are consistently met

Prepare clear, well-structured tender documentation and presentations

Review design information and identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options

Pre-Construction & Collaboration
Work closely with the owners to develop bid strategy and pricing approach

Liaise with architects, consultants, and design teams during pre-construction

Collaborate with the commercial team to ensure alignment on procurement and cost control

Support early project decision-making with robust cost and feasibility input

Supply Chain & Procurement
Engage with a high-quality, established supply chain to obtain competitive and reliable pricing

Assess subcontractor returns for accuracy, scope coverage, and risk

Contribute to procurement strategy and package structuring

Department Development
Establish estimating systems, templates, and best-practice procedures

Help define the future structure of the estimating / pre-construction function

Support the long-term development of the department, including potential future hires

Candidate Profile Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within super-prime or high-end construction

Strong background in first-principles estimating and complex tendering

Experience working closely with owners, directors, or founders

Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator able to engage with designers, consultants, and senior stakeholders

Ambitious, self-motivated, and comfortable building a function from the ground up

Why This Role Is Different New department creation a rare opportunity at this level

Direct reporting line to the business owners

Genuine influence over how the business tenders and prices work

Clear long-term progression into Head of Estimating / Pre-Construction Director

Highly respected contractor with exceptional projects and reputation

Package Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

Performance-related bonus

Pension and benefits

Long-term career progression and leadership opportunity

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Location:
Islington
Salary:
£100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction;Construction

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