Senior Estimator
CV-LibraryKenley, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 29 March 2026
Apply NowWe are a small but rapidly growing construction company looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to lead and develop our estimating function. This is a key senior role where the successful candidate will build and manage an estimating desk, with the opportunity to grow a team beneath them as the business expands.
This role will suit a confident, commercially minded estimator who can work independently, take ownership of pricing merging workloads, and play a pivotal role in winning work and shaping our future pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead all estimating activities across the business
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Pricing and managing:
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Framework quotations
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Small works quotations
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Large-scale tenders and bids
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Identify and source new opportunities through public and private tender portals
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Prepare, manage and submit bids through public procurement platforms
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Develop accurate and competitive costings across all construction trades
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Build and maintain rate schedules and pricing databases
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Take ownership of estimating programmes, deadlines, and submissions
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Liaise directly with clients and potential clients to clarify scope, pricing, and feedback
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Gather and analyse post-tender feedback to continually improve bid success
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Support future growth by helping structure and mentor junior estimators
Essential Experience & Skills
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Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the construction industry
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Strong working knowledge of public tender portals and procurement processes
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Extensive experience estimating construction works across multiple disciplines
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Ability to confidently build and justify own rates
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Excellent understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and programme durations
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Advanced user of Excel
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Experience with Bluebeam or similar take-off/estimating software
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Confident navigating and interpreting schedules of rates
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Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
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Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage clients, consultants, and stakeholders
What We Offer
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A senior, influential role within a growing business
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Opportunity to build and lead an estimating team
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Competitive salary
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Long-term career progression and stability
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A collaborative and supportive working environment
This role will suit a confident, commercially minded estimator who can work independently, take ownership of pricing merging workloads, and play a pivotal role in winning work and shaping our future pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
*
Lead all estimating activities across the business
*
Pricing and managing:
*
Framework quotations
*
Small works quotations
*
Large-scale tenders and bids
*
Identify and source new opportunities through public and private tender portals
*
Prepare, manage and submit bids through public procurement platforms
*
Develop accurate and competitive costings across all construction trades
*
Build and maintain rate schedules and pricing databases
*
Take ownership of estimating programmes, deadlines, and submissions
*
Liaise directly with clients and potential clients to clarify scope, pricing, and feedback
*
Gather and analyse post-tender feedback to continually improve bid success
*
Support future growth by helping structure and mentor junior estimators
Essential Experience & Skills
*
Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the construction industry
*
Strong working knowledge of public tender portals and procurement processes
*
Extensive experience estimating construction works across multiple disciplines
*
Ability to confidently build and justify own rates
*
Excellent understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and programme durations
*
Advanced user of Excel
*
Experience with Bluebeam or similar take-off/estimating software
*
Confident navigating and interpreting schedules of rates
*
Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
*
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage clients, consultants, and stakeholders
What We Offer
*
A senior, influential role within a growing business
*
Opportunity to build and lead an estimating team
*
Competitive salary
*
Long-term career progression and stability
*
A collaborative and supportive working environment