Senior Estimator
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Senior Estimator
Opportunity to Establish and Lead an Estimating Department
An established and well-respected construction contractor with a long-standing reputation for quality, collaboration and staff retention is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to take ownership of its estimating function.
This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Estimator to move beyond pricing tenders and play a strategic role in shaping a formal estimating department from the ground up. The successful Senior Estimator will be responsible not only for delivering high-quality tenders, but for implementing structure, process and long-term commercial strategy
The Senior Estimator Role and Responsibilities
This Senior Estimator position combines hands-on tendering with departmental leadership, leading on refurbishment and maintenance projects for both public and private clients.
- Establish and formalise the estimating function within the business
- Design and implement structured estimating systems and processes
- Introduce improved tools, methodologies and data-driven practices
- Build scalable procedures to support business growth
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions
- Analyse drawings, specifications and contract documentation
- Identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure buildability and programme awareness
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing
- Improve tender win rates and margin performance
- Benchmark estimating performance and drive continuous improvement
- Support directors in identifying new markets, frameworks and opportunities
- Contribute commercially to overall business growth
Experience/ Skills of the Senior Estimator
- Strong background in construction estimating
- Relevant degree or Qualifications, e.g. Engineering, Quantity Surveying
- Experience pricing refurbishment, public sector or mixed-use schemes desirable
- Confident using estimating software and digital tools
- Strong understanding of construction methods and compliance
What's on Offer
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000
- Opportunity to build and lead a formal estimating department
- Clear pathway into senior management
- Direct influence over tendering strategy and commercial performance
- Long-term career development within a stable, reputable contractor
- Supportive and collaborative working culture within the business.
If you are a Senior Estimator, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James,
REF: 21304MC
- Location:
- Bromley
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Construction
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